Manufacturing · AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA

GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS

OSHA records show a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 6 inspections — below the Manufacturing industry average for penalties.

Reviewed byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · June 8, 2026

6
OSHA inspections: 2
Violations cited: $0
OSHA penalties

GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS in AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS has been inspected 6 times by OSHA over 3 years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.3 violations per inspection. Compared to the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS has been inspected more frequently.

0.3
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS

The federal enforcement record for GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS in AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA includes 6 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 0.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $0 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $0 — no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $0. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $13,853 per employer, this record runs below peers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-08-23 to 2014-05-19, a window of roughly 3 years. This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-08-23

Last Inspection

2014-05-19

Inspection Span

3 years

Violations per Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty per Inspection

Industry Avg per Inspection

$5,418

Violation Breakdown

Serious

0.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 23,042 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	2	8.2
Total Penalty	$0	$13,853
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$5,418

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 6 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS have? ▼

GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS had? ▼

GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-23 and the most recent on 2014-05-19. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS? ▼

GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS operate in? ▼

GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332311). This industry has 23,042 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 58,916 total OSHA inspections and $319.21M in cumulative penalties.

What are my rights if I work at GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS? ▼

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.

How do I file an OSHA complaint against GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS? ▼

You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.

How does GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

GARCO BUILDING SYSTEMS's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $13,853 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer.

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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