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Public Administration · Maple Valley, WA

King County

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), King County ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is King County.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOH DLNR DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13IRVINGTON BOARD OF E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BUENA VISTA PUBLIC W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BERGENFIELD POLICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MUNICIPIO DE MOCA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ALASKA DOT&PF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20FEDERAL AVIATION ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLOYD COUNTY TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16OGDEN CITY CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21NYCACS BROOKLYN FIEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LONG ISLAND STATE VE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7OLD TAPPAN POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11REAVIS HIGH SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HEWLETT BAY PARK VIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CARTER COUNTY-COURTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OYSTER BAY TN HR BLDG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NYCPD 81ST PRECINCT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2King County, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
King County has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

King County in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, King County ranks #1,278 at $2,000 current penalty.

How King County Compares

King County's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

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

$827

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 $827.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric King County Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 6 6.4
Total Penalty $2,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $667 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for King County, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

City of ST. Johns Municipal Corporation $2,000 AZ Garden State Youth Correctional Facility $2,000 NJ Lemoore City Department of Planning $2,000 CA Nevada Division of Forestry $2,000 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Soh DLNR Division of Conservations and Resources Enforcement 3 insp. Pearl City, HI Irvington Board of Education 3 insp. Irvington, NJ New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development 3 insp. New Brunswick, NJ Buena Vista Public Works Department 3 insp. Buena Vista, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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What to do with this record

Use King County's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare King County against City of ST. Johns Municipal Corporation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether King County's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does King County rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, King County ranks #76,879 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
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 $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 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.
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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