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Forks, WA

OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.

In the most recent federal enforcement data, Forks, WA has 9 employers tracked by OSHA with 21 total inspections and $12K in penalties assessed.

9
Employers
21
Inspections
17
Violations
$12K
Penalties

What the Data Says About Forks

Workplace safety enforcement records in Forks, WA span 9 employers and 21 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.3 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 17 violations — a rate of 0.81 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $12K, averaging $1K per tracked employer.

Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Olympic Cedar Products INC alone accounts for $9K in current OSHA penalties, representing 76.9% of the citywide total. The 17 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Forks typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.

For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 9 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.

Top Employers in Forks

# Employer Inspections Violations Penalty
1 Olympic Cedar Products INC
Manufacturing
2 7 $9K
2 Engeseth Logging
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
2 2 $3K
3 Dilley & Soloman Logging INC
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
2 2 $200
4 Ken Bechtold Logging
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
2 0 $0
5 Dahlgren Logging INC
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
5 1 $0
6 West Waste & Recycling INC
Administrative & Waste Services
2 2 $0
7 Pacific Shingle INC
Manufacturing
2 2 $0
8 Forks City Hardware INC
Retail Trade
2 1 $0
9 Hermann Brothers Logging &
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
2 0 $0

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All Employers in Forks, WA

Employer Industry Inspections Penalty
Olympic Cedar Products INC Manufacturing 2 $9K
Engeseth Logging Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 2 $3K
Dilley & Soloman Logging INC Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 2 $200
Ken Bechtold Logging Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 2 $0
Dahlgren Logging INC Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 5 $0
West Waste & Recycling INC Administrative & Waste Services 2 $0
Pacific Shingle INC Manufacturing 2 $0
Forks City Hardware INC Retail Trade 2 $0
Hermann Brothers Logging & Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 2 $0

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Verify against the primary sources: OSHA Establishment Search · DOL Wage & Hour Division