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Seattle Times Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seattle Times Company ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Seattle Times Company in Bothell, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $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 Times Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Verizon California INC in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is another information employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $150 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Seattle Times Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Seattle Times Company runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$100 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedO'NEIL DIGITAL SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPROUSE COMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUNDAY SCHOOL PUBLIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLUE JAY COMMUNICATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED MEDIA SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVERTISERS ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HERITAGE BROADCASTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TELEVICENTRO OF PUER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EMDEON INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0REGAL CINEMAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KTVU PARTNERSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF BERKELEY - B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NBC UNIVERSAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COMMUNICATION TEST D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRTC MERGER COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TELEVICENTRO DE PUER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STAFFORD COMMUNICATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LV.NET LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4METRO HARTSVILLE/TRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Seattle Times Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Seattle Times Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information 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 Times Company in the Information enforcement ledger

Among 217 Information employers with OSHA penalties on file, Seattle Times Company ranks #215 at $100 current penalty.

How Seattle Times Company Compares

Seattle Times Company's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-23

Last Inspection

2012-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $50 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$100

Current Penalty Amount

$100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Seattle Times Company compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Seattle Times Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.3
Total Penalty $100 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($100 here).

Venture Data LLC $105 OR Verizon California INC $150 CA Newport Newspapers INC $165 OR Oregonian Publishing Company LLC $195 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

O'neil Digital Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Sprouse Communications INC. 2 insp. Cottonwood, CA Sunday School Publishing Board of the National Con 2 insp. Nashville, TN Blue Jay Communications 2 insp. Brooklyn, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Olympic Cinemas
Bremerton, WA
2 inspections $100
Brecht Pacific Publishing INC
Longview, WA
2 inspections $100
Venture Data LLC
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $105
Verizon California INC
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2 inspections $150
Newport Newspapers INC
Newport, OR
2 inspections $165

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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 Times Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Seattle Times Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Information industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Seattle Times Company have? ▼
Seattle Times Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100.
How many OSHA inspections has Seattle Times Company had? ▼
Seattle Times Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-23 and the most recent on 2012-06-29. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Seattle Times Company? ▼
Seattle Times Company has been assessed $100 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Seattle Times Company operate in? ▼
Seattle Times Company operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 511110). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Seattle Times Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Seattle Times Company ranks #99,306 (the lower 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 Times Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Seattle Times Company's total OSHA penalty of $100 is below the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Verizon California INC in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is a similar information employer with $150 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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