This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

F E Ward Safety Record

South Bend, WA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 03/28/1991

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, F E Ward in South Bend, Washington has 16 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $1,560 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

F E Ward, located in South Bend, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 16 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,560.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

16 Violations
2 Inspections
9 Serious
$1,560 Penalties
Serious?
9 ($1,560)
Other-than-Serious?
7 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $4,380 in penalties for F E Ward, later reduced to $1,560 — a 64% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1554.8533 OSHA Standard
4 citations $480
1550.0505 OSHA Standard
4 citations $360
1550.0235 OSHA Standard
2 citations $240
1552.4510 OSHA Standard
1 citation $240
1552.4505 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/28/1991 Planned? South Bend, WA 7 $960
02/21/1991 Planned? South Bend, WA 9 $600

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