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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA-TAC INTNL AIRPORT | Transportation & Warehousing | 6 | $0 |
| COMCAST | Information | 4 | $0 |
| ANDERSEN CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 6 | $0 |
| LIME ENERGY | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| NORTHWEST TOWER CRANE SERVICE | Construction | 4 | $0 |
| KENS MARKET INC | Retail Trade | 2 | $0 |
| ROSE 56 LLC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| PRAVDA | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| YUEN LUI STUDIO | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| SODO BUILDERS LLC | Construction | 4 | $0 |
| BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES | Public Administration | 8 | $0 |
| CSR MARINE INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| CC FILSON CO | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORP | Retail Trade | 2 | $0 |
| BURTON WALLS INVESTMENTS | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $0 |
| NOAA PACIFIC HYDROGRAPHIC BRANCH | Professional & Technical Services | 3 | $0 |
| LONG PAINTING CO INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES LTD | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| SJS MECHANICAL SERVICE | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| AMNIS CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| NORTHWESTERN INDUSTRIES INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| LEASE CRUTCHER LEWIS WA LLC | Construction | 3 | $0 |
| ALPHAGRAPHICSS | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| PACIFIC CRANE MAINTENANCE COMP | Other Services | 2 | $0 |
| PACIFIC CREST PROPERTY MANAGEM | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $0 |
| CDM & CONSTRUCTORS INC | Professional & Technical Services | 3 | $0 |
| U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WESTERN FISHERIES RESEARCH | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| EMERALD SERVICES INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| V & R SHEETMETAL LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| DOT FERRIES DIVISION | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| APEX STEEL INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| AAA ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| MIDMOUNTAIN CONTRACTORS INC | Construction | 4 | $0 |
| OLYMPIC TUG & BARGE INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| CENTIMARK CORPORATION | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| VIGOR SHIPYARDS INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| KRESS IGA SUPERMARKET | Retail Trade | 2 | $0 |
| MERIDIAN 8015 LLC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO | Construction | 5 | $0 |
| BIWELL CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| SCHUCHART CORPORATION | Construction | 3 | $0 |
| METIER CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES W FOWLER CO | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| CECO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION L | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| COMPASS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| BOSA DEVELOPMENT | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| SAFWAY SERVICES LLC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| SSA TERMINALS LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 5 | $0 |
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.
