WA317980594 - TWO RIVERS TERMINAL LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WA317980594 - TWO RIVERS TERMINAL LLC — a wholesale trade facility located at 3300C N GLADE RD, PASCO, WA 99301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $394,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-06-08.
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 $394,200.00 is more than 76.0× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424910). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
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 11 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. 5 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 3 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 December 2, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 4, 2025. Of the 11 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 $35,836.36 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 Two Rivers Terminal LLC reveals a profound and systemic breakdown in safety management, characterized by