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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALUMINUM & BRONZE FABRICATORS | Manufacturing | 3 | $3K |
| Western Fire & Safety Co., Inc. - 6001 | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| GUERNSEY OSTERGARD INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| MOORE MASONRY INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| SEATTLE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION | Construction | 4 | $3K |
| CERADYNEVIOX | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $3K |
| FRUHLING INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| RELIABUILD CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITY | Real Estate & Rental | 8 | $3K |
| HOMEGROWN | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $3K |
| ALASKAN ANVIL LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| ARCO Am Pm (Tukwila,WA) | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| KATHYS PIZZA GRILL & SPORTS | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $3K |
| ELLIS CONTRACTING INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| RICE STUCCO & SIDING SYSTEMS I | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| HARDCASTLE CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| MEYER BROTHERS ROOFING INC | Construction | 3 | $3K |
| LOCKHART SUVER LLC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| CAN DO SERVICES PACIFIC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $3K |
| Desert Sun Tanning Salon (West Seattle) | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| ECO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $3K |
| PACIFIC UTILITY CONTRACTORS IN | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| CAR PROS BURIEN NISSAN | Retail Trade | 3 | $3K |
| METRO POWER DIST HEADQUARTERS | Public Administration | 3 | $3K |
| UWAJIMAYA INC | Retail Trade | 3 | $3K |
| PACIFIC FISHERMEN SHIPYARD AND ELECTRIC LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $3K |
| A+ PROFESSIONAL COATINGS INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| NIHAO CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| JCM NORTHLINK LLC | Construction | 4 | $3K |
| SEA CON LLC | Professional & Technical Services | 4 | $3K |
| CDB GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC | Construction | 3 | $3K |
| M C SIDING | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| RUAN TRANSPORTATION CORP | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $3K |
| PSF MECHANICAL INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| SCOTT GALVANIZING | Other Services | 3 | $3K |
| LES BOULANGERS ASSOC INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| SAMS CLUB #6687 | Retail Trade | 2 | $3K |
| KARMA COATING | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Tamarac | Information | 0 | $0 |
| US FAB LLC | Wholesale Trade | 4 | $3K |
| HDC LLC | Construction | 4 | $3K |
| PIONEER PLUMBING AND HEATING | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| Grocery Outlet of Aurora | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Central Market Shoreline | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| D N C CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| MAD FIBER INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| KD&S ENVIRONMENTAL INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $2K |
| AUTOSERVICAR | Other Services | 2 | $2K |
| STONEWAY ROOFING SUPPLY | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $2K |
| MAGNUM SHRINKWRAP LTD | Construction | 2 | $2K |
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.
