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Seattle Stair & Design INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seattle Stair & Design INC ranks #41,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$7,950
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Seattle Stair & Design INC in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,950. 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 Stair & Design INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,828 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 Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Miguel Rivera in Fort Worth, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,950 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#41,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Seattle Stair & Design INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Seattle Stair & Design INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$7,950 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Seattle Stair & Design INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.16.011.015.920.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGLEASON ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8D.R. HORTON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GUALAN CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CMET ENTERPRISE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIAMANTE CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LEONARDO TORRES CORD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARIO A MORALES- ARA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10R H PLUMBING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OMAR RAMIREZ CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20INDUSTRIAL BUILDERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FIVE STAR FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALBERTO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CLARKS HOME IMPROVEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EAST COAST CRAWL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CJ FANNING CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 63DM PLUMBING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SKY HIGH ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAGIC MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JEFFERY DICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Seattle Stair & Desi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Seattle Stair & Design INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Stair & Design INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Seattle Stair & Design INC ranks #11,974 at $7,950 current penalty.

How Seattle Stair & Design INC Compares

Seattle Stair & Design INC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-13

Last Inspection

2012-08-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,975

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,975 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

37.5% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$18,850

Current Penalty Amount

$7,950

Penalty Reduction

57.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,900 from the initial assessment of $18,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Seattle Stair & Design INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Seattle Stair & Design INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $7,950 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,975 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Seattle Stair & Design INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,950 here).

Etna Contracting INC. $7,950 NY Lorenzo Grace Trujillo $7,950 IN David Allan Masonry INC $7,950 MI Miguel Rivera $7,950 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gleason Roofing Company 2 insp. New Britain, CT D.R. Horton, INC. 2 insp. Ocala, FL Gualan Construction, CORP. 2 insp. Tinley Park, IL Cmet Enterprise LLC 2 insp. Winter Garden, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Etna Contracting INC.
New York, NY
3 inspections $7,950
Lorenzo Grace Trujillo
Greenfield, IN
2 inspections $7,950
David Allan Masonry INC
Marquette, MI
4 inspections $7,950
Miguel Rivera
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $7,950
Equinox Management & Construction
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $7,950

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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 Stair & Design INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Seattle Stair & Design INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Seattle Stair & Design INC have? ▼
Seattle Stair & Design INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Seattle Stair & Design INC had? ▼
Seattle Stair & Design INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-13 and the most recent on 2012-08-01. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Seattle Stair & Design INC? ▼
Seattle Stair & Design INC has been assessed $7,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,850 (a 57.8% reduction).
Does Seattle Stair & Design INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Seattle Stair & Design INC has 2 serious violations, and 3 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 Stair & Design INC operate in? ▼
Seattle Stair & Design INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Seattle Stair & Design INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Seattle Stair & Design INC ranks #41,828 (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 Stair & Design INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Seattle Stair & Design INC's total OSHA penalty of $7,950 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Miguel Rivera in Fort Worth, TX is a similar construction employer with $7,950 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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