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Northwest Ultra Clear INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwest Ultra Clear INC ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northwest Ultra Clear INC in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northwest Ultra Clear INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gilton Solid Waste Management, INC. in Oakdale, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Northwest Ultra Clear INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northwest Ultra Clear INC runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Northwest Ultra Clear INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNSET TREE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BOROUGH OF FLEMINGTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16KRONES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW GREEN DAY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHUGACH FEDERAL SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AEP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUCKMAN & DRISCOLL A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSAL FLOORING R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GEORGE RUIZ DBA AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LAKESHORE ENVIRONMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BMS CONTRACT SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SACRAMENTO COUNTY, G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRUCE HEREFORD DBA R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARIO'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EXACT STAFF INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STAFF MANAGEMENT SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NORTH ELBA TN TRANSF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EAST COAST STAFFING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ENVIROCON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Northwest Ultra Clea…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Northwest Ultra Clear INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Northwest Ultra Clear INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Northwest Ultra Clear INC is the #3,120 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($600).

How Northwest Ultra Clear INC Compares

Northwest Ultra Clear INC's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-29

Last Inspection

2014-06-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Northwest Ultra Clear INC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northwest Ultra Clear INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $600 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northwest Ultra Clear INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($600 here).

Town Recycling, LLC $600 NM Gilton Solid Waste Management, INC. $600 CA Envy Yards, Incorporated $600 NC Apex Security Service $600 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Sunset Tree Services & Landscaping LLC 2 insp. Bay City, MI Mount Laurel Township DPW 2 insp. Mount Laurel, NJ Borough of Flemington Department of Public Works 2 insp. Flemington, NJ Krones INC 2 insp. Franklin, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town Recycling, LLC
Albuquerque, NM
5 inspections $600
Gilton Solid Waste Management, INC.
Oakdale, CA
2 inspections $600
Envy Yards, Incorporated
Hubert, NC
2 inspections $600
Apex Security Service
Blythe, CA
2 inspections $600
Ray's Tree Service
Belmont, NC
2 inspections $600

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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 Northwest Ultra Clear INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northwest Ultra Clear INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northwest Ultra Clear INC have? ▼
Northwest Ultra Clear INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Northwest Ultra Clear INC had? ▼
Northwest Ultra Clear INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-29 and the most recent on 2014-06-09. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northwest Ultra Clear INC? ▼
Northwest Ultra Clear INC has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Northwest Ultra Clear INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northwest Ultra Clear INC has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Northwest Ultra Clear INC operate in? ▼
Northwest Ultra Clear INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561790). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northwest Ultra Clear INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northwest Ultra Clear INC ranks #91,681 (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 Northwest Ultra Clear INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northwest Ultra Clear INC's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gilton Solid Waste Management, INC. in Oakdale, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $600 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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