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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOBERG ROOFING.COM INC | Construction | 3 | $5K |
| INTERNATIONAL MARINE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATORS LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| BOEING SVS INC | Manufacturing | 5 | $5K |
| LAFOND FRAMING INC | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| TMB ELITE FRAMING | Construction | 3 | $5K |
| ROOFCORP OF WASH INC | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| STARBUCKS COFFEE CO | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $5K |
| Trofholz Technologies, Inc. | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| SVENDSEN BROS FISH INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $5K |
| Caretta Counseling Alliance | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| NORTHLAKE SHIPYARD INC | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 6 | $5K |
| RUDD COMPANY INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | Educational Services | 7 | $5K |
| MRJ CONSTRUCTORS & DEV LLC | Construction | 3 | $5K |
| STAR ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION IN | Construction | 3 | $5K |
| STS REMODELING CORP | Construction | 6 | $5K |
| Hillwood Senior Care Homes | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| OASIS ROOF CARE INC | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Clark Construction Group LLC | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| TUBE ART DISPLAYS INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| D.A. Burns | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Intrepid Law Group | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| Allied Universal | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| MODERN MACHINE COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| MONCRIEFF CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 4 | $4K |
| MACHINISTS INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| STABBERT YACHT & SHIP LLC | Other Services | 3 | $4K |
| Shanik | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SEATTLE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES | Retail Trade | 2 | $4K |
| LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC | Professional & Technical Services | 3 | $4K |
| The Maxwell Hotel | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| GREAT SUN | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
| Lumenomics, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY | Retail Trade | 2 | $4K |
| STEREO WAREHOUSE INC | Retail Trade | 2 | $4K |
| LINDMARK MACHINE WORKS INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| SIMON'S NATURALLY | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $4K |
| SEATTLE TRANSLOAD & LOGISTICS | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $4K |
| Sarausad Home Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| GATE GOURMET INC | Accommodation & Food Services | 3 | $4K |
| MCKINSTRY CO LLC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| COMFORT INN & SUITES | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $4K |
| A&R GENERAL CONTRACTOR | Construction | 3 | $4K |
| Hydromax USA | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| Wesley Homes Des Moines LLC | Other | 0 | $0 |
| SUNWEST PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $4K |
| TLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC | Construction | 7 | $4K |
| Family Resource Home Care | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| SEATTLE BARREL & COOPERAGE CO | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
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.
