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Administrative & Waste Services · Tacoma, WA

Pacific Functional Fluids LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Functional Fluids LLC ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacific Functional Fluids LLC in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pacific Functional Fluids LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Waste Management of Oregon INC in Klamath Falls, OR is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pacific Functional Fluids LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Functional Fluids LLC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pacific Functional Fluids LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF PERTH AMBOY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23JOHN'S DISPOSAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33REAL TIME STAFFING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SANCHEZ LANDSCAPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NJ TRANSIT MAINTENAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AVALOTIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MORRIS COUNTY MUNICI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FERROUS PROCESSING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3POPE DOUGLAS SOLID W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ASM GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDEN CITY SANITATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SIMS METAL MANAGEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DAY-HELP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPOSATO STAFFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ON-TIME DISPOSAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LANDSCAPE HAWAII, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC CITY DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AVW OF WV, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2US ECOLOGY DETROIT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EAST COAST RESOURCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Pacific Functional F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Pacific Functional Fluids LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pacific Functional Fluids LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Pacific Functional Fluids LLC sits at penalty rank #3,267 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($400 assessed).

How Pacific Functional Fluids LLC Compares

Pacific Functional Fluids LLC's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-12-20

Last Inspection

2012-12-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $200 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Pacific Functional Fluids LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Functional Fluids LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $400 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pacific Functional Fluids LLC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

Melching INC $400 MI Timber Tree Service of Mid Michigan LLC $400 MI Pacific Northern Environmental CORP $400 OR Waste Management of Oregon INC $400 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Perth Amboy- Department of Public Works 2 insp. Perth Amboy, NJ John's Disposal Service, INC. 2 insp. Franksville, WI Real Time Staffing Services, LLC 2 insp. Valencia, CA Sanchez Landscaping INC 2 insp. Cathedral City, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Minergy INC
Bellingham, WA
3 inspections $400
Melching INC
Muskegon, MI
2 inspections $400
Timber Tree Service of Mid Michigan LLC
Farwell, MI
2 inspections $400
Pacific Northern Environmental CORP
Eugene, OR
3 inspections $400
Waste Management of Oregon INC
Klamath Falls, OR
3 inspections $400

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pacific Functional Fluids LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Functional Fluids LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pacific Functional Fluids LLC have? ▼
Pacific Functional Fluids LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Functional Fluids LLC had? ▼
Pacific Functional Fluids LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-20 and the most recent on 2012-12-20. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Functional Fluids LLC? ▼
Pacific Functional Fluids LLC has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Pacific Functional Fluids LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pacific Functional Fluids LLC has 1 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 Pacific Functional Fluids LLC operate in? ▼
Pacific Functional Fluids LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561110). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pacific Functional Fluids LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacific Functional Fluids LLC ranks #94,479 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Pacific Functional Fluids LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Functional Fluids LLC's total OSHA penalty of $400 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Waste Management of Oregon INC in Klamath Falls, OR is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $400 in current penalties.
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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