WA317946621 - CITY OF ANACORTES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WA317946621 - CITY OF ANACORTES — a other general government support facility located at 14489 RIVERBEND ROAD, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-09-21.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $35,200.00 is more than 23.2× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 921190). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
State Context: Within WA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 8, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 6, 2018. Of the 11 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $35,200.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,200.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for the City of Anacortes reveals a systemic collapse of Process Safety Management (
This facility's $35,200 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 921190 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,655.
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What OSHA violations was WA317946621 - CITY OF ANACORTES cited for?
WA317946621 - CITY OF ANACORTES received 11 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,200.00. The inspection opened on 2017-09-21.
How much was WA317946621 - CITY OF ANACORTES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $35,200.00 against WA317946621 - CITY OF ANACORTES in MOUNT VERNON, WA. Average per citation: $3,200.00.
Is WA317946621 - CITY OF ANACORTES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WA317946621 - CITY OF ANACORTES has a risk score of 22 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other General Government Support facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $35,200.00 is above the industry average.