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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE CITY LIGHT | Utilities | 4 | $0 |
| Ballard Diving & Salvage | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| WASHINGTON WEATHER SHIELD INC | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| OLYMPIC FOUNDRY | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $8K |
| PCC Community Market Corporate | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| GOOD STAY LLC (LUCKY DOG) | Other Services | 2 | $8K |
| RAPP PAYMASTER LLC | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $8K |
| SEATTLE STAIR & DESIGN INC | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| Buckley's in Belltown | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SAFECO FIELD - SEATTLE MARINER | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2 | $8K |
| MODERN SHELTER LLC | Construction | 3 | $8K |
| SEATTLE BULK SHIPPING INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $8K |
| The Habit Burger Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 4 | $8K |
| AIC-BUILDERS | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| ENCOMPASS CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| REED CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| Canon Whiskey & Bitters Emporium | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| C E & C INC | Construction | 3 | $7K |
| TMG INC | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| EDIFICE GROUP INC | Construction | 4 | $7K |
| INTEGRITY MACHINING INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $7K |
| MARKEY MACHINERY CO INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| RHINE DEMOLITION LLC | Construction | 7 | $7K |
| INDEPENDENT METALS CO | Wholesale Trade | 4 | $7K |
| Paul Ballard | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Desert Sun Tanning Salon (Westwood Village) | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| GUARDIAN ROOFING LLC | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| Homwize LLC | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| COPIERS NORTHWEST INC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $6K |
| MALCOLM DRILLING CO INC | Construction | 3 | $6K |
| SEATTLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUC | Construction | 5 | $6K |
| ENCORE OILS LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $6K |
| SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES | Public Administration | 3 | $6K |
| OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOODS LLC | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $6K |
| PIKE PLACE MARKET PRESERVATION | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 4 | $6K |
| W G CLARK | Construction | 14 | $6K |
| G T S INTERIOR SUPPLY | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $6K |
| Sushi Maru Northgate | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Los Potrillos 4 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Bol Pho Bistro | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Wimmer Solutions, Inc | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Avalara, Inc | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| ASSURED QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $5K |
| AFFORDABLE AUTO WRECKING | Retail Trade | 2 | $5K |
| Boeing | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Sechrist Design Associates, Inc. | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| Brown Bear Car Wash | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| EP NORTHWEST LLC | Construction | 4 | $5K |
| AFFORDABLE ABATEMENT INC | Construction | 2 | $5K |
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.
