WA317964440 - ABOVE & BEYOND ASBESTOS REMOVAL LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WA317964440 - ABOVE & BEYOND ASBESTOS REMOVAL LLC — a remediation services facility located at 13604 2ND AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $481,278.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-05-28.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

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 $481,278.00 is more than 115.8× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562910). 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 100th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 27, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 28, 2021. Of the 14 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 per-citation average of $34,377.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement record for Above & Beyond Asbestos Removal LLC represents an egregious example of systemic non-compliance that transcends mere negligence, moving into the realm of intentional disregard for life safety. The assessment of eleven "Willful" violations—the most severe administrative classification available—indicates that the employer demonstrated an intentional disregard for, or plain indifference to, the requirements of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and federal OSHA equivalents. By failing to adhere to critical asbestos standards involving containment, respiratory protection, and mandatory medical surveillance, the firm effectively exposed workers to irreversible pulmonary damage and carcinogenic risks. The staggering penalty of $481,278 is an extreme outlier for the remediation industry, where average fines typically range from $5,000 to $20,000 per inspection. This massive financial assessment suggests the application of "egregious" per-instance citation policies, likely triggered by a total collapse of management oversight. The specific violations regarding certification and training (WAC 296-65) further highlight a business model built on operating without the fundamental legal authorization required for hazardous material handling. From a legal standpoint, the prevalence of willful citations creates a significant foundation for potential criminal referral if it is determined that these violations caused permanent injury or death. This case serves as a definitive case study in management failure, where the absence of basic protective controls and regulatory licensure converted a remediation project into a high-risk environmental health hazard.