Tier 5 Standard

WA317946760 - ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC

📍 10885 NE 4TH ST, BELLEVUE, WA 98004🏭 Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720)📅 2017-09-28
$25,000.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
7/100
Risk Score
392
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WA317946760 - ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC — a janitorial services facility located at 10885 NE 4TH ST, BELLEVUE, WA 98004 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-09-28.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,000.00 is more than 6.0× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561720). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within WA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 March 15, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 28, 2017. Of the 5 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 $25,000.00 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 $5,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against ABM Industry Groups LLC revealed a concentrated failure to manage high-hazard risks associated with

Industry Benchmark (WA)

This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561720 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,222.

$3,222
State Avg
$25,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
OSHA Std. 296-878-15025(1)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 15, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-878-15005(1)
Serious
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 15, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-878-12005
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 15, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-878-14005(1)
Serious
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 15, 2018Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-800-32010
Serious
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: March 15, 2018Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was WA317946760 - ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC cited for?

WA317946760 - ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC received 5 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2017-09-28.

How much was WA317946760 - ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against WA317946760 - ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC in BELLEVUE, WA. Average per citation: $5,000.00.

Is WA317946760 - ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WA317946760 - ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Janitorial Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.