According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WA317977316 - 3 PS GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC — a administrative services facility located at 5724 STERLING AVE, FERNDALE, WA 98248 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $545,162.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-11-21.
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 $545,162.00 is more than 131.2× 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 17 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 April 1, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 18, 2024. Of the 17 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 $32,068.35 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 $545,162 penalty levied against 3 PS General Contractors Inc. represents
Citation Matrix — 17 Citations
OSHA Std. 296-62-07712(5)(A)
Willful
Penalty: $84,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07709(3)(C)(I)
Willful
Penalty: $36,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07709(3)(E)
Willful
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07709(3)(G)
Willful
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07709(3)(H)
Willful
Penalty: $36,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07712(6)(C)
Willful
Penalty: $36,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07712(6)(D)
Willful
Penalty: $42,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07712(6)(E)
Willful
Penalty: $36,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07712(7)(A)(I)(C)
Willful
Penalty: $36,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07717(1)
Willful
Penalty: $36,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07719(2)(A)
Willful
Penalty: $42,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-62-07728(3)
Willful
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-155-110(9)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-842-17010(1)
Willful
Penalty: $42,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 296-842-18005(2)
Willful
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 1, 2024Abated: 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.