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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARK SHORE RETIREMENT | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| HOFFMAN STRUCTURES INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH HISTORIC | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2 | $0 |
| MONDO & SONS INC | Retail Trade | 2 | $0 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| NOAA NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE FIELD OPERATION | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| CWP CONTRACTING INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| AMERICAN NORTHWEST DISTRIBUTOR | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON & WILSON INC | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| NOAA PACIFIC MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL LAB | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| PACIFIC CARGO SERVICES LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| NOAA BUILDING MANAGEMENT BRANCH | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $0 |
| WILLIAMSON & ASSOCIATES INC | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| NOAA ALASKA FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER | Professional & Technical Services | 5 | $0 |
| JAS DESIGN BUILD INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| KNOLL DEVELOPMENT LLC | Construction | 3 | $0 |
| NOAA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE | Professional & Technical Services | 3 | $0 |
| ANDERSEN STRUCTURES LLC | Construction | 3 | $0 |
| FISHING VESSEL OWNERS | Manufacturing | 4 | $0 |
| SKYLINE TILE & MARBLE INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| CAPITOL SIGN & AWNING | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| ALASKA AIRLINES INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $0 |
| K&T WE DO DIRT LLC | Construction | 3 | $0 |
| NUPRECON ACQUISITION LP | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $0 |
| METRO SOUTH BASE | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $0 |
| LEASE CRUTCHER LEWIS | Construction | 4 | $0 |
| NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL COATINGS | Other Services | 2 | $0 |
| R D MERRILL AT STONE WAY II LL | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| SNELL CRANE SERVICE INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| POE CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| COMPASS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| QWEST CORPORATION | Information | 3 | $0 |
| RDMDMDSRM LLC | Construction | 3 | $0 |
| ALYESKA SEAFOODS INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| MARIOS AUTO SHOP | Other Services | 2 | $0 |
| RALPHS CONCRETE PUMPING INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| BONTERRA HOMES INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| J R ABBOTT CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| J C PENNEY CO INC | Retail Trade | 2 | $0 |
| E F BAILEY CO | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $0 |
| NORWEST GRAPHICS LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $0 |
| WALSH CONSTRUCTION CO/WASHINGT | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| U.S. DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT DIVISION | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| FERRIES DIVISION | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| NORTHWEST ADMINISTRATORS INC | Finance & Insurance | 2 | $0 |
| NOAA SEAFOOD INSPECTION PROGRAM | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| FOSS MARITIME COMPANY, SEATTLE SHIPYARD | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, INTERBAY CARRIER ANNEX | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $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.
