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Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO has a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$2,200
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,621
of 100,495 penalized employers

Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. 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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lowe's Home Centers INC. #2617 in Concord, NH is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,200 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
25%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO 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

$2,200 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO

The federal enforcement record for Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO in Seattle, WA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 15 violations, translating to 7.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 2 (13.3%) 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 $2,200 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,100. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-04-25 to 2014-02-10, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-25

Last Inspection

2014-02-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,100 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

13.3% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

53.3% 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

$2,200

Current Penalty Amount

$2,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 15 1.7
Total Penalty $2,200 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,100 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO have? ▼
Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO had? ▼
Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-25 and the most recent on 2014-02-10. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO? ▼
Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO has been assessed $2,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO has 5 serious violations, and 2 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 Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO operate in? ▼
Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444190). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO's total OSHA penalty of $2,200 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lowe's Home Centers INC. #2617 in Concord, NH is a similar retail trade employer with $2,200 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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