Public Administration · Seattle, WA

Seattle Parks Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seattle Parks Department ranks #33,888 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 7 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,400
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #33,888
of 99,447 penalized employers

Seattle Parks Department in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Seattle Parks Department 7 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,888 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Uc Irvine in Irvine, CA is another public administration employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #33,888
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 82/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (0.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Seattle Parks Department

$10,400
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Seattle Parks Department runs well above peers (4.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$10,400 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Seattle Parks Department.

Seattle Parks Department has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Seattle Parks Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Seattle Parks Department sits at penalty rank #588 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($10,400 assessed).

How Seattle Parks Department Compares

Seattle Parks Department's 0.57 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 well above peers (4.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-14

Last Inspection

2014-10-16

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,486

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $1,486 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

50.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,300

Current Penalty Amount

$10,400

Penalty Reduction

8.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $11,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Seattle Parks Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Seattle Parks Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	3.2
Violations	4	6.4
Total Penalty	$10,400	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,486	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Seattle Parks Department, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,400 here).

Port Elizabeth Fire Company $10,400 NJ City of Norwalk $10,410 CT NPPR $10,413 PR Municipio DE PeñUelas $10,432 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Lakesite-Public Works 7 insp. Lakesite, TN City of Newberg 7 insp. Newberg, OR Township of Teaneck 7 insp. Teaneck, NJ Hackensack Police Department 7 insp. Hackensack, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Port Elizabeth Fire Company

Port Elizabeth, NJ

3 inspections $10,400

City of Norwalk

Norwalk, CT

14 inspections $10,410

NPPR

Cabo Rojo, PR

3 inspections $10,413

Municipio DE PeñUelas

Penuelas, PR

3 inspections $10,432

Uc Irvine

Irvine, CA

1 inspections $0

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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 Seattle Parks Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Seattle Parks Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 7 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 Seattle Parks Department have? ▼

Seattle Parks Department has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,400.

How many OSHA inspections has Seattle Parks Department had? ▼

Seattle Parks Department has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-14 and the most recent on 2014-10-16. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Seattle Parks Department? ▼

Seattle Parks Department has been assessed $10,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,300 (a 8.0% reduction).

Does Seattle Parks Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Seattle Parks Department has 2 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 Seattle Parks Department operate in? ▼

Seattle Parks Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Seattle Parks Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Seattle Parks Department ranks #33,888 (the upper 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 Seattle Parks Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Seattle Parks Department's total OSHA penalty of $10,400 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Uc Irvine in Irvine, CA is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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