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Seattle Times Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seattle Times Company has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#100,352
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x 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
0%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (0.07x 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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Seattle Times Company

The federal enforcement record for Seattle Times Company in Bothell, WA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $100 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $50. Against the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-04-23 to 2012-06-29, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$1,887

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $50 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,887.

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 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Seattle Times Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.3
Total Penalty $100 $1,531
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $1,887
View all 1,183 employers in Information →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

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2 inspections $100
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2 inspections $105
Verizon California INC
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2 inspections $150
Newport Newspapers INC
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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 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 960 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
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 $1,531 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.

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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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