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Grays Harbor Fire District 16

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grays Harbor Fire District 16 has a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty77% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#92,656
of 100,495 penalized employers

Grays Harbor Fire District 16 in Copalis Crossing, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Grays Harbor Fire District 16: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Stockton Fire Dept in Stockton, CA is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
77.3%
of violations were serious
8%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Grays Harbor Fire District 16 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Grays Harbor Fire District 16 runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Grays Harbor Fire District 16

The federal enforcement record for Grays Harbor Fire District 16 in Copalis Crossing, WA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 22 violations, translating to 5.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 17 (77.3%) 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 $9,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $600 - a 93.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $150. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-04-18 to 2012-02-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-04-18

Last Inspection

2012-02-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

77.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

22.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,000

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

93.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,400 from the initial assessment of $9,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Grays Harbor Fire District 16 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grays Harbor Fire District 16 Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.1
Violations 22 6.4
Total Penalty $600 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grays Harbor Fire District 16 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grays Harbor Fire District 16's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 4 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Grays Harbor Fire District 16 have? ▼
Grays Harbor Fire District 16 has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Grays Harbor Fire District 16 had? ▼
Grays Harbor Fire District 16 has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-18 and the most recent on 2012-02-01. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grays Harbor Fire District 16? ▼
Grays Harbor Fire District 16 has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,000 (a 93.3% reduction).
Does Grays Harbor Fire District 16 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Grays Harbor Fire District 16 has 17 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Grays Harbor Fire District 16 operate in? ▼
Grays Harbor Fire District 16 operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Grays Harbor Fire District 16's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grays Harbor Fire District 16's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Stockton Fire Dept in Stockton, CA is a similar public administration employer with $600 in current penalties.

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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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