Establishment profile
PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC
14002 35TH AVENUE SE, BOTHELL, WA, 98012
444220 — Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores
Summary
PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC has accumulated 24 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $5,340 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 271 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 22 citations in this view · $5,340 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 0247.500701 | 2 | 2 | $1,400 | Dec 1991 | Nov 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0241.100501 | 2 | 2 | $240 | Dec 1991 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0242.1515 | 1 | 1 | $960 | Nov 1996 | Nov 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0241.100701 C | 1 | 1 | $960 | Nov 1996 | Nov 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0242.1503 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Nov 1996 | Nov 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0240.004001 A 07 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0243.301502 D 05 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0246.820304 A | 1 | 1 | $240 | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0242.051303 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 8093.0002 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 8092.000401 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 0248.100706 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 8001.302001 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 8003.0020 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 8092.0002 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 0241.100506 A | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 0248.100501 B | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 0240.004501 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1550.065503 B | 1 | 1 | — | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 0247.800902 O | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 4442 within WA. Peer group: 271 employers. This establishment has 24 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WA — for PACIFIC TOPSOILS 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 PACIFIC TOPSOILS 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. 38 citations · 18S&S · $6,150 proposed / $6,150 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8881691 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Apr 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 7989349 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7989348 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7989347 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7989346 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7989345 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7989344 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7989343 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7989342 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7989341 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7989340 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6433007 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6433015 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 8611912 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | May 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6433010 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8881693 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Apr 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8881692 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Apr 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8881690 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Apr 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786595 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Sep 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786594 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Sep 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786539 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Mar 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786538 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Mar 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780082 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Sep 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780081 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780080 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Sep 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780079 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Sep 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780078 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8611968 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Sep 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8611967 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | Sep 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8611914 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | May 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8611913 | Turk Pit Snohomish, WA | May 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7989339 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6433014 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6433013 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6433012 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6433011 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6433009 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6433008 | Portable #P-86 Snohomish, WA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
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 PACIFIC TOPSOILS 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 PACIFIC TOPSOILS 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.). 4 cases · 3 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-RC-134727 | Representation election | Aug 2014 | Oct 2014 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-073371 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2012 | Aug 2012 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-067460 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-067020 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | May 2012 | 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 PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PACIFIC TOPSOILS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC 14002 35TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST · BOTHELL, WA, 98012 | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-14 | Referral | 8 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-03-14 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-08-17 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-10-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-04-10 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-10-17 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $3,900 | |
| 1991-10-30 | Complaint | 8 | 8 | $1,440 | |
| 1990-07-02 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores within WA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- PACIFIC TOPSOILS INCDUVALL — 3 federal enforcement records
- PACIFIC TOPSOILS INCDUVALL — 2 federal enforcement records
- WIGHTS HOME & GARDENLYNNWOOD — 2 federal enforcement records
- RIVERSIDE TOPSOIL INCSNOHOMISH — 2 federal enforcement records
- WOLFKILL FEED & FERTILIZER CORPOTHELLO — 2 federal enforcement records
- PACIFIC TOPSOILS INCEVERETT — 2 federal enforcement records
- DENNIS SALES COMPANYLONG BEACH — 2 federal enforcement records
- AFCO DISTRIBUTIONSPOKANE VALLEY — 1 federal enforcement record
- CORNERS FARM & GARDENCASTLE ROCK — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PACIFIC TOPSOILS 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 PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC's OSHA violation history?
- PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 24 violations and $5,340 in total penalties.
- How does PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- PACIFIC TOPSOILS INC operates in the nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.8.