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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARNER CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 32 | $2K |
| SELLEN CONSTRUCTION CO INC | Construction | 16 | $2K |
| NESS AND CAMPBELL CRANE INC | Construction | 5 | $2K |
| CANTRELL RESTORATION | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| ROSS DISPLAY FIXTURE COMPANY | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $2K |
| S D DEACON CORP OF WASHINGTON | Construction | 5 | $2K |
| SCOUGAL RUBBER CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| SEATTLE FRAMING COMPANY INC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| VENTURE GENERAL CONTRACTING LL | Construction | 4 | $2K |
| GPA EXTERIORS INC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| SALMON BAY SAND/GRAVEL CO | Retail Trade | 2 | $2K |
| RAINIER VISTA NORTH LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Fitzgerald's Sports Bar | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SSA MARINE INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $2K |
| CORRYS FINE DRY CLEANING | Other Services | 4 | $2K |
| METRO PAINTING LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Mio Sushi-Seattle Westlake | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ASSURED CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| NCM CONTRACTING GROUP LP | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $2K |
| SHERATON OPERATING CORP | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $2K |
| Prop Gallery Events | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| LUNA PARK CONSTRUCITON | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| MACDONALD MEAT COMPANY LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $2K |
| REAL ASSETS PROPERTY SERVICES | Real Estate & Rental | 3 | $2K |
| IMCO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| NORTHWEST STEEL ERECTION | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| HALLMARK CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| HARSCO CORPORATION | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $2K |
| PCC Community Market | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| SCHUCHART/DOW INC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| ABSHER CONSTRUCTION CO INC | Construction | 4 | $2K |
| AURORA LAWNMOWER | Retail Trade | 2 | $2K |
| EXXEL PACIFIC INC | Construction | 11 | $2K |
| S&W CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| J & D MACHINE & GEAR INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $2K |
| NORTHWEST CENTER INDUSTRIES | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $2K |
| Quality Inn & Suites Seattle Center | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ALL DONE INCORPORATED | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| ROOFING SPECIALISTS NORTHWEST | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION | Real Estate & Rental | 3 | $2K |
| WACKENHUT CORP THE | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $2K |
| TATLEY GRUND INC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| CD EXCAVATING LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| STABBERT MARITIME | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| NUCOR STEEL SEATTLE INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $2K |
| EXECUTIVE COATINGS AND CONTRAC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| INTER-CITY CONTRACTORS INC | Construction | 5 | $2K |
| BALLARD SHEET METAL WKS INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| COAST CRANE COMPANY | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $2K |
| MARKEY MACHINERY CO | Manufacturing | 4 | $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.
