WHATCOM COUNTY
311 GRAND AVENUE SUITE 107, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
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Inspection records
Dec 4, 2025#348626078Dec 4, 2025Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#348626078$11,01613 viol.13 violations$11,016 in penalties
Inspection #348626078
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Final Order
- Mar 30, 2026
- Closed
- Jun 22, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,016
- Penalties on Record
- $11,016
- Site Address
- 1500 N State St Suite 200, Bellingham, WA 98229
- Industry
- 921190
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 296-800-15030 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,754 | $2,754 | May 29, 2026 | - | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 01001B | 296-856-20010(4)(A) | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 29, 2026 | - | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 01002 | 296-901-14010(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,754 | $2,754 | May 2, 2026 | - | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 01003A | 296-901-14016(3) | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,754 | $2,754 | May 2, 2026 | - | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 01003B | 296-856-20020(2) | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2026 | - | Mar 30, 2026 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 28, 2025#348020975Jan 28, 2025Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#348020975$5,6002 viol.2 violations$5,600 in penalties
Inspection #348020975
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- May 14, 2025
- Contested
- Jun 5, 2025
- Final Order
- Sep 23, 2025
- Closed
- Nov 6, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,600
- Penalties on Record
- $5,600
- Site Address
- 1680 E Smith Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226
- Industry
- 921190
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-155-610(2)(F)(II) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,600 | $5,600 | Jan 28, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| 02001 | 296-155-305(7)(B) | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 |
Jun 15, 2023#346789183Jun 15, 2023Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#346789183$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #346789183
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 2023
- Closed
- Jun 15, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 509 Girard St, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Industry
- 921190
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Aug 9, 2022#346138456Aug 9, 2022Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#346138456$4,0501 viol.1 violation$4,050 in penalties
Inspection #346138456
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 9, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 2022
- Contested
- Oct 3, 2022
- Final Order
- Jan 13, 2023
- Closed
- Feb 15, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,050
- Site Address
- Storm Filter Vault Wcpw 16 @ Station 0+00, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Industry
- 921190
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-155-657(1)(A) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $6,000 | $4,050 | Aug 9, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 |
Feb 7, 2022#345769749Feb 7, 2022Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#345769749$1,8001 viol.1 violation$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #345769749
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 18, 2022
- Contested
- Apr 1, 2022
- Final Order
- Jun 14, 2022
- Closed
- Jul 18, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 3720 Williamson Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Industry
- 921190
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-800-21005 | Serious | 1 | 16 | $3,000 | $1,800 | Feb 7, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 |
Aug 27, 2021#345508956Aug 27, 2021Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345508956$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345508956
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 27, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 7, 2021
- Closed
- Sep 7, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 901 W Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Industry
- 921190
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Mar 15, 2021#345311823Mar 15, 2021Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#345311823$5,4005 viol.5 violations$5,400 in penalties
Inspection #345311823
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 2021
- Contested
- Jul 16, 2021
- Final Order
- Oct 28, 2021
- Closed
- Feb 27, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,400
- Site Address
- 5102 Samish Highway, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Industry
- 924120
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-62-07521(6)(A)(II) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $3,500 | $2,700 | Jan 1, 2022 | Jul 16, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| 01002 | 296-842-13005 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $3,500 | $2,700 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jul 16, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| 02001 | 296-842-10505 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 2021 | Jul 16, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| 02002 | 296-800-13025(2) | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 2021 | Jul 16, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| 02003 | 296-62-07521(6)(D)(II) | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 2021 | Jul 16, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
Mar 2, 2020#344666185Mar 2, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#344666185$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #344666185
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 2020
- Final Order
- Jun 5, 2020
- Closed
- Jul 16, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5102 Samish Highway, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Industry
- 924120
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-62-07521(13)(A)(I) | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 8, 2020 | - | Jun 5, 2020 |
Feb 28, 2017#342139763Feb 28, 2017Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#342139763$014 viol.14 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342139763
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 2017
- Contested
- Jul 3, 2017
- Final Order
- Sep 6, 2017
- Closed
- Jun 7, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 14 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $36,000
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5102 Samish Highway, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Industry
- 924120
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-62-07521(5)(B) | Other | 1 | 6 | $6,000 | $0 | Apr 17, 2017 | Jul 3, 2017 | Sep 6, 2017 |
| 01002A | 296-62-07521(4)(A) | Other | 1 | 6 | $6,000 | $0 | Sep 13, 2017 | Jul 3, 2017 | Sep 6, 2017 |
| 01002B | 296-62-07521(6)(A)(I) | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 2017 | Jul 3, 2017 | Sep 6, 2017 |
| 01003 | 296-62-07521(7)(A)(II) | Other | 1 | 6 | $6,000 | $0 | Jul 15, 2017 | Jul 3, 2017 | Sep 6, 2017 |
| 01004 | 296-62-07521(11)(A) | Other | 1 | 6 | $6,000 | $0 | Jul 15, 2017 | Jul 3, 2017 | Sep 6, 2017 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 3, 2017#342004306Jan 3, 2017Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#342004306$9004 viol.4 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #342004306
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 2017
- Contested
- Feb 10, 2017
- Final Order
- Apr 13, 2017
- Closed
- May 31, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 315 Halleck Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Industry
- 923120
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-800-15030 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $900 | Mar 12, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 |
| 02001 | 296-901-14010(1) | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 3, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 |
| 02002 | 296-901-14016(1) | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 |
| 02003 | 296-901-14012(6) | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 |
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About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
23 inspections, 1990 to 2025. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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