Construction · Seattle, WA

Sequoia Customs INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sequoia Customs INC ranks #92,138 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$540
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#92,138
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sequoia Customs INC in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $540. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sequoia Customs INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,138 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, O'neill Electric INC in Portland, OR is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $540 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#92,138
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sequoia Customs INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sequoia Customs INC runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$540 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sequoia Customs INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.88.214.520.827.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBERWALD ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EL SHADDAI CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PAPPAS COMPANY, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11M.D. CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8W A FELIX BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19TOWNLEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SITE WORX, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CANIZALEZ FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7M.G. EXCELLENT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14JOSE MIRELES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COLUMBIA CITY WATER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26COMMERCIAL MILLWORK …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WHITE DIAMONDS PROP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RELIABLE ROOFING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GA PAVING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RCM CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EXCEL FABRICATION & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WISE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ELYS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PROCTOR ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Sequoia Customs INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Sequoia Customs INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Sequoia Customs INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Sequoia Customs INC sits at penalty rank #30,622 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($540 assessed).

How Sequoia Customs INC Compares

Sequoia Customs INC's 1.67 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 runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-23

Last Inspection

2011-02-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$180

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $180 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$540

Current Penalty Amount

$540

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Sequoia Customs INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sequoia Customs INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $540 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $180 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sequoia Customs INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($540 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sequoia Customs INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sequoia Customs INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sequoia Customs INC have?
Sequoia Customs INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $540.
How many OSHA inspections has Sequoia Customs INC had?
Sequoia Customs INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-23 and the most recent on 2011-02-02. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sequoia Customs INC?
Sequoia Customs INC has been assessed $540 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sequoia Customs INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sequoia Customs INC has 1 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 Sequoia Customs INC operate in?
Sequoia Customs 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 Sequoia Customs INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sequoia Customs INC ranks #92,138 (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 Sequoia Customs INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Sequoia Customs INC's total OSHA penalty of $540 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, O'neill Electric INC in Portland, OR is a similar construction employer with $540 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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