Utilities · Seattle, WA
Seattle Public Utilities
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seattle Public Utilities ranks #49,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.
- $6,100
- OSHA penalties
- 11
- Violations cited
- 3
- OSHA inspections
- #49,580
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Seattle Public Utilities in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,100. 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 Public Utilities 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Minehill Shell in Mine Hill, NJ is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 3.7
- violations per inspection
- 81.8%
- of violations were serious
- #49,580
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Seattle Public Utilities compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average
- Seattle Public Utilities
Seattle Public Utilities
$6,100 in penalties
- Utilities avg
Utilities industry average (per employer)
$5,509 in penalties
What this shows Seattle Public Utilities sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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
$6,100 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Seattle Public Utilities.
Seattle Public Utilities in the Utilities enforcement ledger
Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Seattle Public Utilities ranks #493 at $6,100 current penalty.
How Seattle Public Utilities Compares
Seattle Public Utilities's 3.67 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.
Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 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
2010-06-28
Last Inspection
2013-05-24
Inspection Span
3 yrs
Violations / Inspection
3.7
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$2,033
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,104
What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $2,033 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
9
Serious
81.8% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
2
Other-Than-Serious
18.2% 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
$8,500
Current Penalty Amount
$6,100
Penalty Reduction
28.2%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,400 from the initial assessment of $8,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Utilities
How Seattle Public Utilities compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Seattle Public Utilities | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 2.6 |
| Violations | 11 | 6.1 |
| Total Penalty | $6,100 | $5,509 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $2,033 | $2,104 |
Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Seattle Public Utilities, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,100 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities
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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.
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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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