WA317975487 - MILNE ELECTRIC INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WA317975487 - MILNE ELECTRIC INC — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL 5830 GOLDEN EAGLE DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $57,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-08-03.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $57,600.00 is more than 16.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
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 20 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 January 24, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 10, 2024. Of the 20 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 $57,600.00 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 $2,880.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Milne Electric Inc. reveals a catastrophic systemic failure in hazardous material management during electrical work
This facility's $57,600 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,961.
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What OSHA violations was WA317975487 - MILNE ELECTRIC INC cited for?
WA317975487 - MILNE ELECTRIC INC received 20 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $57,600.00. The inspection opened on 2023-08-03.
How much was WA317975487 - MILNE ELECTRIC INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $57,600.00 against WA317975487 - MILNE ELECTRIC INC in FERNDALE, WA. Average per citation: $2,880.00.
Is WA317975487 - MILNE ELECTRIC INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WA317975487 - MILNE ELECTRIC INC has a risk score of 31 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $57,600.00 is above the industry average.