Seattle, WA
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Seattle, WA has 699 employers tracked by OSHA with 1,667 total inspections and $2.5M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Seattle
Workplace safety enforcement records in Seattle, WA span 699 employers and 1,667 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.4 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 3,975 violations — a rate of 2.38 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $2.5M, averaging $4K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: KING COUNTY METRO TRANSIT alone accounts for $4K in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.1% of the citywide total. The 3,975 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Seattle typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 699 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Seattle
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KING COUNTY METRO TRANSIT Public Administration | 2 | 2 | $4K |
| 2 | Zillow Information | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation Utilities | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | PARTNERS CONSTRUCTION INC Construction | 6 | 28 | $376K |
| 5 | Tacos Chukis Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Donburi Station Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Metropolitan Management Company Real Estate & Rental | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Shell Gas Station Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | Good Shepherd Home Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Riverton Home Care Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASS HARBOUR CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $500 |
| HACT CONSTRUCTION CORP | Construction | 2 | $490 |
| PINE ISLAND CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 3 | $450 |
| MILLER PAINT CO INC | Retail Trade | 3 | $450 |
| BUILD URBAN LLC | Construction | 3 | $450 |
| GLASSYBABY | Manufacturing | 2 | $450 |
| NORTHLAKE SHIPYARD, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $450 |
| AUTO-CHLOR SYSTEMS OF WA INC | Real Estate & Rental | 3 | $450 |
| DIAMOND ROOFING INC | Construction | 2 | $450 |
| PIONEER MASONRY | Construction | 3 | $420 |
| VALLEY WOODWORKS | Construction | 2 | $410 |
| R.F. HAUSER SHOWS, INC. | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2 | $400 |
| NORTHWEST METAL & SALVAGE SVC | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $400 |
| MUTTLEY CREW CUTS | Other Services | 3 | $400 |
| F S & G S SERVICES INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $400 |
| MACMILLAN PIPER INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $400 |
| SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEG | Educational Services | 3 | $400 |
| MARPAC CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 5 | $400 |
| SHERATON SEATTLE HOTELS & TOWE | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $350 |
| MCKINNON FURNITURE | Manufacturing | 2 | $350 |
| TOTAL RECLAIM INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $350 |
| VALUE VILLAGE | Retail Trade | 2 | $320 |
| BLOOMA TREE EXPERTS LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $300 |
| DAVE PAGE COBBLER | Other Services | 4 | $300 |
| STRADA APODMENTS LLC | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $300 |
| DIZARD FRISCH & LUND MASONRY | Construction | 2 | $300 |
| SOARING HEARTS NATURAL BED COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $300 |
| BELFOR USA GROUP INC | Construction | 4 | $300 |
| TACOMA ABATEMENT COMPANY LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $300 |
| BAYLEY CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $300 |
| METROPOLITAN SEWER | Construction | 2 | $300 |
| FISHING VESSEL OWNERS MARINE | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $300 |
| BRAND ENERGY SERVICES LLC | Other Services | 2 | $300 |
| ON SAFARI FOODS INC | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $270 |
| HOWARD S WRIGHT CONSTRUCTORS | Construction | 2 | $250 |
| GUTTER TOPPER NW | Construction | 2 | $250 |
| LAST SUPPER CLUB | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $250 |
| SOUND VIEW WINDOW & DOOR INC | Construction | 2 | $250 |
| ALBRECHT BIRKENBUEL INC | Construction | 10 | $200 |
| CHET S ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $200 |
| HALFON CANDY CO | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $200 |
| AMERICAN APPAREL | Retail Trade | 3 | $200 |
| ELLIOTT BAY DISTRIBUTING COMPA | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $200 |
| YACHTFISH MARINE INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $200 |
| TALL GRASS BAKERY | Manufacturing | 2 | $200 |
| PARATEX PEST PREVENTION | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $200 |
| ELLIOTT TIRE & SERVICE CO | Retail Trade | 2 | $200 |
| ASSOCIATED ROOFING INC | Construction | 2 | $200 |
| CUSTOM STEEL FABRICATORS INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $160 |
| GREENLAKE PAINTING INC | Construction | 2 | $150 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
