Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Seattle, WA

Seattle Theatre Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seattle Theatre Group ranks #43,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty38% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,500
OSHA penalties: 26
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #43,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Seattle Theatre Group in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Seattle Theatre Group: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, George Vitense Golfland INC in Madison, WI is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,500 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection: 38.5%
of violations were serious: #43,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Seattle Theatre Group

$7,500
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation avg

$4,481

What this shows Seattle Theatre Group runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$7,500 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Seattle Theatre Group.

Seattle Theatre Group has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 26 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 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 Theatre Group in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: Seattle Theatre Group is the #332 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($7,500).

How Seattle Theatre Group Compares

Seattle Theatre Group's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-07-08

Last Inspection

2014-12-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $1,875 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Serious

38.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

3.8% of total

Other-Than-Serious

57.7% 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

$7,600

Current Penalty Amount

$7,500

Penalty Reduction

1.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $100 from the initial assessment of $7,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Seattle Theatre Group compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Seattle Theatre Group	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	1.8
Violations	26	5.1
Total Penalty	$7,500	$4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,875	$2,537

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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,500 here).

George Vitense Golfland INC $7,500 WI Pier 7 Marina, LLC $7,500 MI Eagle Mountain Casino $7,515 CA The Speedpark, INC. $7,550 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 Theatre Group safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Seattle Theatre Group's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Seattle Theatre Group have? ▼

Seattle Theatre Group has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,500.

How many OSHA inspections has Seattle Theatre Group had? ▼

Seattle Theatre Group has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-08 and the most recent on 2014-12-18. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Seattle Theatre Group? ▼

Seattle Theatre Group has been assessed $7,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,600 (a 1.3% reduction).

Does Seattle Theatre Group have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Seattle Theatre Group has 10 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 Seattle Theatre Group operate in? ▼

Seattle Theatre Group operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 711310). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Seattle Theatre Group rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Seattle Theatre Group ranks #43,530 (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 Theatre Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Seattle Theatre Group's total OSHA penalty of $7,500 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, George Vitense Golfland INC in Madison, WI is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $7,500 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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