Tier 1 Critical

WA317974442 - BORTON & SONS INC

📍 13615 SUMMITVIEW EXTENSION RD., YAKIMA, WA 98903🏭 Agriculture (NAICS 111331)📅 2023-06-09

$170,000.00

Total Penalties

Citations

61/100

Risk Score

348

Analysis Words

Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WA317974442 - BORTON & SONS INC — a agriculture facility located at 13615 SUMMITVIEW EXTENSION RD., YAKIMA, WA 98903 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $170,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-06-09.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $170,000.00 is more than 58.2× the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 111331). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.

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 3 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 October 25, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 9, 2023. Of the 3 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 $56,666.67 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 action against Borton & Sons Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in safety culture, characterized

Citation Matrix — 3 Citations

OSHA Std. 296-307-08009

Willful

Penalty: $70,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 25, 2023Abated: Pending

OSHA Std. 296-307-08012(1)(B)

Willful

Penalty: $70,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 25, 2023Abated: Pending

OSHA Std. 296-800-32010

Willful

Penalty: $30,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 25, 2023Abated: 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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