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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARAMARK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $2K |
| Hit It Here Cafe | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CLEAN SWEEPS | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| DONERITE ROOFING & REMODELING | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| CORVID GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| KINGS ORIENTAL FOOD CO INC | Manufacturing | 4 | $2K |
| Solid Surface Care | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| All Day Towing | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| PRESTIGE DRYWALL CO INC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ROOFING | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| SEAFOODS PROCESSING CONTRACTOR | Manufacturing | 3 | $2K |
| R G N GENERAL CONTRACTOR LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| KULCHIN FOUNDATION DRILLING CO | Construction | 3 | $1K |
| Western Fire & Safety Co., Inc. - 0247 | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| WOOLDRIDGE BOATS INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| AMERICAN WEST CONTRACTING CO | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| SELLAND AUTO TRANSPORT INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 4 | $1K |
| ROOSEVELT AUTO BODY NORTHGATE | Other Services | 2 | $1K |
| BIG KMART #3443 | Retail Trade | 2 | $1K |
| A1 WOMEN BUILDERS INC | Construction | 3 | $1K |
| M 1 ROD BUSTERS | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| FIRST & GOAL INC | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2 | $1K |
| METRO (FACILITIS MAIT SOUTH) | Public Administration | 2 | $1K |
| Consejo Counseling and Referral Service | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| GREENWOOD HEATING & AIR CONDIT | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| LEVEL CONTRACTING SERVICES LL | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| J R T NORTHWEST LLC | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| EDI DESIGN BUILD LLC | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $1K |
| AFFORDABLE ENVIRONMENTAL INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $1K |
| COMPASS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMEN | Professional & Technical Services | 6 | $1K |
| SUN CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| TEUFEL NURSERY INC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $1K |
| CONSTRUCTIVE ENERGY INC. | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $1K |
| STACY & WITBECK INC | Construction | 3 | $1K |
| ACE CHIMNEY SERVICE REPAIR LLC | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| PARAGON TECHNICAL SERVICES INC | Construction | 3 | $1K |
| LAKE UNION DRYDOCK COMPANY | Manufacturing | 3 | $1K |
| COYOTE CENTRAL | Educational Services | 2 | $1K |
| BRAYCON LLC | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| CASCADE ROOFING COMPANY | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| Hotel Ballard | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Northwest Center | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| BEECHERS HANDMADE CHEESE | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2 | $1K |
| SKYLINE DECKING LTD | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| Pan Am. Travel | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| KELLER AIR #20 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $1K |
| A D K CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| INTERNATIONAL LLC | Construction | 2 | $1K |
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.
