WA317981864 - PULTE HOMES OF WASHINGTON INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WA317981864 - PULTE HOMES OF WASHINGTON INC — a industry sector 53 facility located at LOT 79 WEST 4TH ST. LOT 114 JUNIPER ST, WASHOUGAL, WA 98671 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $92,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-08-22.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $92,200.00 is more than 28.9× the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 531210). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.
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 4 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. 1 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 16, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 22, 2024. Of the 4 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 $23,050.00 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 Pulte Homes of Washington Inc. reflects a profound breakdown in safety leadership and site