Establishment profile
GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC
1003 E. TRENT, SPOKANE, WA, 99202
236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
EIN 262160084
Summary
GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 3,701 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
29% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1550.048501 C | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1555.582501 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1550.048501 H | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1550.048501 N | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1552.450501 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1550.048501 L | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1550.048501 E | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2362 within WA. Peer group: 3,701 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 285 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WA — for GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 4 citations · 1S&S · 4 contractor · $1,286 proposed / $1,080 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6396593 | Buckhorn Mine Okanogan, WA contractor: Garco Construction | Sep 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $820 |
| 7981620 | Buckhorn Mine Okanogan, WA contractor: Garco Construction | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7979333 | Buckhorn Mine Okanogan, WA contractor: Garco Construction | Nov 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6396345 | Buckhorn Mine Okanogan, WA contractor: Garco Construction | Mar 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WA — for GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-RC-152006 | Representation election | May 2015 | Jul 2015 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC 4114 E BROADWAY AVE · SPOKANE, WA, 99202 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF CEFP INTAKE, GATE&HELIX PROJECT, YAKIMA RIVER BASIN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, INTEGRATED YAKIMA PROJECT, WASHINGTONcontract · Last action 2026-04-06$88,350,971
- Department of DefenseLOWER GRANITE JUVENILE FISH FACILITY PHASE 1Acontract · Last action 2019-09-23$69,151,652
- Department of DefenseCONSTRUCTION OF P856 MANCHESTER TANK FARM IMPROVEMENTS, MANCHESTER, WAcontract · Last action 2025-08-14$56,705,624
- Department of the InteriorCLE ELUM DAM FISH PASSAGE FACILITY ADULT FACILITY, YAKIMA RIVER BASIN WATER ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, WASHINGTONcontract · Last action 2026-03-27$55,802,987
- Department of DefenseMCON P2002 CONSTRUCTION OF TANK FARM IMPROVEMENTS, FLCPS MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, WASHINGTONcontract · Last action 2025-08-19$51,687,000
- Department of DefenseCONSTRUCT CONSOLIDATED TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATION (TFI) BASE OPERATIONS FACILITY, FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, SPOKANE, WA.contract · Last action 2025-12-08$50,637,034
- Department of DefenseREPLACE FAMILY HOUSING, PHASE 7C, (PEACEKEEPER PARK), MALMSTROM, AFB, MONTANAcontract · Last action 2012-03-23$46,501,788
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF C1015-CONTRACT RLSC TEMF JBLM PN 72854[327173]contract · Last action 2020-11-24$42,327,548
- Department of DefenseFUEL HYDRANT REPAIR SERVICES, FAIRCHILD, WAcontract · Last action 2025-08-05$38,074,834
- Department of DefenseCONSTRUCT TACTICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITIES AT FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON (PN 72854); SEED TASK ORDER.contract · Last action 2012-07-06$35,842,750
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRESSURIZED HYDRANT FUEL SYSTEM AT SELFRIDGE ANG BASE, MIcontract · Last action 2020-05-15$34,749,417
- Department of DefenseAWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, FT LEWIS-CONSTRUCT CHEMICAL BATTALION COMPLEX.contract · Last action 2012-12-11$31,966,258
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF CONSTRUCT SERE PIPELINE DORMITORYcontract · Last action 2022-03-09$29,745,710
- Department of DefenseDESIGN/BUILD AFRC, VANCOUVER, WAcontract · Last action 2012-01-17$22,120,564
- Department of DefenseWPAFB DLA FUEL HYDRANT SYSTEM REPLACEMENT - BASE AND ALL OPTIONS ARE ACCEPTED. AT THIS TIME, THE BASE AND OPTIONS 4 AND 5 BEING FUNDED.contract · Last action 2025-05-27$20,629,230
- Department of DefenseCONSTRUCTION OF MISSILE ASSEMBLY BLDG 3, SWFPAC NBK BANGOR WAcontract · Last action 2010-09-20$20,141,409
- Department of DefenseD/B/B YAKIMA EQUIPMENT CONCENTRATION SITE WAREHOUSEcontract · Last action 2025-09-30$19,942,889
- Department of DefenseDESIGN/BUILD YAKIMA, WAcontract · Last action 2011-01-18$19,730,069
- Department of DefenseJP-8 FUEL STORAGE TANKScontract · Last action 2014-06-16$17,087,250
- Department of DefenseREPLACE FAMILY HOUSING PH 7G MALMSTROM AFB, MTcontract · Last action 2013-03-05$15,006,095
- Department of DefenseDB CONSTRUCTION OF JPRA C2MSF BLDG, ROADS AND PARKINGcontract · Last action 2023-05-18$12,341,626
- Department of DefenseREPLACE FUEL STORAGE&DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES-JBLMcontract · Last action 2014-03-20$10,660,721
- Department of DefenseREPLACE FUEL DISTRIBUTIONcontract · Last action 2012-03-06$7,497,153
- Department of DefensePQWY 79-1016D REPAIR STEAM LINES PH IV - DEMOLITION OF ACM ON EXISTING UNDERGROUND, LOW-PROFILE STEAM LINES AND REPLACE WITH NON-ACM INSULATION, AND REPLACE EXISTING UNDERGOUND STEAMLINES.contract · Last action 2013-04-26$3,318,774
- Department of DefenseCJD PH PASSENGER AND FREIGHT ELEVATOR REPLACEMENT.contract · Last action 2023-11-30$3,130,000
- Department of DefensePROJECT GJKZ 97-0035A/B GLASS HOUSE IRRIGATION/EXTERIORcontract · Last action 2009-09-10$2,824,687
- Department of DefenseBASE BID - BUILDING 827contract · Last action 2011-12-19$1,864,225
- Department of DefenseFA4620-07-D-B005-0020, GJKZ 10-0163, REPAIR HEAVY DUTY MAINTENANCE APRON FEATURE A20B. REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF QUIVALENT TO 123 CONCRETE SLABS, 25FT X 25FTM ABOUT 16IN THICK; BASE COURSE, REINSTALLING AND COMPACTING NEW BASE COURSE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS, AND RESTORING DISTURBED PAVEMENT MARKINGS. EIGHT SLABS ARE SPLIT INTO PARIS OF 12.5FT X 25FT SLABS.contract · Last action 2012-09-24$1,840,407
- Department of DefensePQWY 07-2023A RENOVATE ACFT MX B745/745A - REPAIR AND RENOVATION WORK THROUGHOUT B745/745A/745B/745C TO INCLUDE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF HVACcontract · Last action 2012-11-07$1,692,919
- Department of DefenseREPAIR ROOF, GLASS HOUSE BUILDING 2163contract · Last action 2009-07-13$1,255,710
- Department of DefenseALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO FURNISH AND INSTALL COMPLETE, CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE (CIPP) LINING OF SANITARY SEWERS AND ALL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ABOVE LISTED WORK, COMPLETE.contract · Last action 2008-09-29$1,077,777
- Department of DefenseGJKZ 04-0097A, AT/FP ADDITION, BLDG 1304. GJKZ 04-0097B, INSTALL EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND TRANSFER SWITCH, BLDG 1304.contract · Last action 2011-09-26$1,015,769
- Department of DefenseCONSTRUCT ECAC TRAINING LABcontract · Last action 2009-03-06$965,000
- Department of Defense29 6-PLEX BLDGS AND 6 4-PLEX BLDGScontract · Last action 2012-06-04$810,829
- Department of DefenseREPLACE EXISTING DIRECT FIRED HVAC SYSTEM WITH NEW CONVENTIONAL HVAC SYSTEM AND PROVIDE EXISTING HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM AND PROVIDE A FIRE PROTECTION (SPRINKLER) SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2009-09-22$798,146
- Department of DefensePROJECT GJKZ 09-0022P2, EPOXY FLOOR COATING, HANGARS 2&4 OF BLDG 2050, FAIRCHILD AFB, WAcontract · Last action 2011-08-26$765,000
- Department of DefensePROJECT GJKZ 09-0022P1, EPOXY HANGARS 1&3 FLOORS, BUILDING 2050, FAIRCHILD AFB, WAcontract · Last action 2011-07-21$729,292
- Department of DefenseTAS::57 3404::TAS RECOVERY-- REPAIR WATER VALVES/LINE, MAIN BASE ARRA::YES::ARRAcontract · Last action 2010-04-19$552,602
- Department of DefenseGJKZ 10-0176 CONSTRUCT WEAPONS VAULTcontract · Last action 2011-02-28$528,056
- Department of DefenseCONSTRUCT CONSOLIDATED FUEL FACILITY AT NASWI PER SPECIFICATIONScontract · Last action 2010-09-23$506,219
- Department of DefenseDESIGN BUILD AQUATIC CENTER ROOF REPAIRcontract · Last action 2009-04-30$494,642
- Department of DefensePROJECT GJKZ 07-0047 AIRFIELD STRIPINGcontract · Last action 2012-08-30$445,641
- Department of DefenseREPLACE DRINKING WATER WELL CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LINES, WELL HOUSE, AND PUMPING SYSTEM AT THE CLEAR LAKE RECREATIONAL FACILITY LOCATED SOUTH OF MEDICAL LAKE, WA.contract · Last action 2009-02-20$438,967
- Department of DefenseDESIGN AND CONSTRUCT US ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTERcontract · Last action 2009-10-30$340,432
- Department of DefensePQWY 06-1047 RPR LIFT STATIONS MULT BLDG - INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS AT BLDGS 17 AND 732 TO REPLACE TEMP PUMPS INSTALLED, REPLACE FAILING PUMPS AT SKIMMER #3 AND VONVERT DRY WELL TO WET WELL AT SKIMMER #3.contract · Last action 2012-11-29$287,457
- Department of DefensePQWY 10-9004, REPAIR EXT&HVAC, B1205 - REMOVAL OF EXTERIOR SINGLE PANE WINDOWS AND PROVIDING NEW WINDOWS; REVISE EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING (TAB) EXISTING AND NEW WORK.contract · Last action 2012-09-25$241,897
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF CHIEF JOSEPH DAM SPILLWAY GATES LIFECYCLE MAINTENANCEcontract · Last action 2018-09-15$149,248
- Department of DefenseEMERGENCY ROOF REPAIR, GLASS HOUSEcontract · Last action 2009-01-12$85,066
- Department of DefenseEMERGENCY SHORING ROOF, AQUATIC CENTERcontract · Last action 2009-04-01$59,895
- Department of DefenseEIE164/174 - INDIAN INCENTIVE PAYMENTcontract · Last action 2008-04-02$59,669
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 236220 - COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2026-04-06. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-03-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-02-11 | Programmed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-01-13 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-08-02 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-05-20 | Accident | 6 | 5 | $600 | |
| 1992-05-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC's OSHA violation history?
- GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $600 in total penalties.
- How does GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC operates in the commercial and institutional building construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9. GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC's self-reported DART rate is 2.04 compared to an industry average of 1.2.