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Metro Power Dist Headquarters

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metro Power Dist Headquarters ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,800
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metro Power Dist Headquarters in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metro Power Dist Headquarters 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Town of Solon in Solon, ME is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,800 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Metro Power Dist Headquarters compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Metro Power Dist Headquarters sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$2,800 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Metro Power Dist Headquarters.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOAKLAND COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF BULLHEAD CIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SUMMIT TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MOUNT VERNON CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17DEPARTAMENTO DE ESTADO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PETERSBURG-POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U. S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYSOCA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0US DEPARTMENT OF THE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MANCHESTER VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7USDA-RURAL DEVELOPMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF GALESBURG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WEST TRENTON FIRE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GENEVA TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BRENTWOOD FD HDQTRS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20GLEN GARDNER VOLUNTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FORDS FIRE COMPANY -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WEEDSPORT VOL FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYCFD - ENG 221 LADD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Metro Power Dist Hea…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Metro Power Dist Headquarters has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Metro Power Dist Headquarters in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Metro Power Dist Headquarters is the #1,136 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($2,800).

How Metro Power Dist Headquarters Compares

Metro Power Dist Headquarters's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-04

Last Inspection

2012-06-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$933

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $933 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$2,800

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,400 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Metro Power Dist Headquarters compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Metro Power Dist Headquarters Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $2,800 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $933 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metro Power Dist Headquarters, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,800 here).

Town of Plymouth $2,800 ME Borough of Spotswood Police Department-School Crossing Guards $2,800 NJ Borough of Cliffside Park Police Department- School Crossing Guards $2,800 NJ Town of Solon $2,800 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Oakland County 3 insp. Waterford, MI City of Bullhead City-Section 10 Water Reclamation Facility 3 insp. Bullhead City, AZ Summit Town Hall 3 insp. Summit, NY Mount Vernon City Hall 3 insp. Mount Vernon, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Plymouth
Plymouth, ME
2 inspections $2,800
Borough of Spotswood Police Department-School Crossing Guards
Spotswood, NJ
2 inspections $2,800
Borough of Cliffside Park Police Department- School Crossing Guards
Cliffside Park, NJ
2 inspections $2,800
Town of Solon
Solon, ME
3 inspections $2,800
Town of Casco
Casco, ME
4 inspections $2,800

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What to do with this record

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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 Metro Power Dist Headquarters safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metro Power Dist Headquarters's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Metro Power Dist Headquarters have? ▼
Metro Power Dist Headquarters has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Metro Power Dist Headquarters had? ▼
Metro Power Dist Headquarters has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-04 and the most recent on 2012-06-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metro Power Dist Headquarters? ▼
Metro Power Dist Headquarters has been assessed $2,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Metro Power Dist Headquarters have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metro Power Dist Headquarters has 2 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 Metro Power Dist Headquarters operate in? ▼
Metro Power Dist Headquarters 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 Metro Power Dist Headquarters rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metro Power Dist Headquarters ranks #70,095 (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 Metro Power Dist Headquarters's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metro Power Dist Headquarters's total OSHA penalty of $2,800 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Solon in Solon, ME is a similar public administration employer with $2,800 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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