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King County

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), King County has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,707
of 100,495 penalized employers

King County in Maple Valley, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected King County 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Yardville, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
23%
of penalized employers rank lower

How King County compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows King County runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About King County

The federal enforcement record for King County in Maple Valley, WA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (83.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $2,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,000 - a 9.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $667. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-24 to 2010-11-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-24

Last Inspection

2010-11-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $667 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,200

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

9.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $200 from the initial assessment of $2,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How King County compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric King County Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.1
Violations 6 6.4
Total Penalty $2,000 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $667 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

City of ST. Johns Municipal Corporation
Saint Johns, AZ
3 inspections $2,000
Garden State Youth Correctional Facility
Yardville, NJ
2 inspections $2,000
Lemoore City Department of Planning
Lemoore, CA
2 inspections $2,000
Nevada Division of Forestry
Spring Creek, NV
3 inspections $2,000
Town of Clarkdale, Water Treatment-Arsenic Plant
Clarkdale, AZ
2 inspections $2,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is King County safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, King County's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does King County have? ▼
King County has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has King County had? ▼
King County has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-24 and the most recent on 2010-11-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for King County? ▼
King County has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,200 (a 9.1% reduction).
Does King County have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. King County has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does King County operate in? ▼
King County operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does King County's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
King County's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Yardville, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $2,000 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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