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South Seattle Community Colleg

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Seattle Community Colleg ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

South Seattle Community Colleg 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: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected South Seattle Community Colleg 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 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 Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Prometric Test Center in Troy, MI is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#94,479
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 South Seattle Community Colleg compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows South Seattle Community Colleg runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is South Seattle Community Colleg.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAIMHI SHOOTING RANGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9KODIAK ISLAND BOROUG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THOMAS NELSON COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0OSWEGO CSD C RILEY E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NEWARK SCHOOL DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NORTH TONAWANDA CITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PATERSON SD-FACILITI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RUSH-HENRIETTA CSD T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18RSU 87, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SALIDA UNION SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ACUSHNET PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WASHINGTONVILLE CSD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SUNY SUFFOLK CO COMM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OSWEGO CSD MINETTO E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PATERSON SCHOOL DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5YORK COLLEGE OF PENN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7South Seattle Commun…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
South Seattle Community Colleg has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

South Seattle Community Colleg in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, South Seattle Community Colleg sits at penalty rank #799 of 856 penalized establishments ($400 assessed).

How South Seattle Community Colleg Compares

South Seattle Community Colleg's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-19

Last Inspection

2012-05-10

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$133

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $133 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How South Seattle Community Colleg compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric South Seattle Community Colleg Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $400 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $133 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

City of Norwalk Board of Education $400 CT Prometric Test Center $400 MI Rsu 16 $400 ME Eagle Point SD 9 $420 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aimhi Shooting Range 3 insp. New Albany, OH Pajaro Valley Unified School District 3 insp. Watsonville, CA Kodiak Island Borough School District 3 insp. Kodiak, AK TN Board of Regents - Tcat - Winchester 3 insp. Winchester, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Norwalk Board of Education
Norwalk, CT
2 inspections $400
Prometric Test Center
Troy, MI
2 inspections $400
Rsu 16
Poland, ME
3 inspections $400
Eagle Point SD 9
Eagle Point, OR
2 inspections $420
Rsu 89
Stacyville, ME
2 inspections $420

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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 South Seattle Community Colleg safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South Seattle Community Colleg's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does South Seattle Community Colleg have? ▼
South Seattle Community Colleg has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has South Seattle Community Colleg had? ▼
South Seattle Community Colleg has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-19 and the most recent on 2012-05-10. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South Seattle Community Colleg? ▼
South Seattle Community Colleg has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does South Seattle Community Colleg have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. South Seattle Community Colleg has 1 serious 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 South Seattle Community Colleg operate in? ▼
South Seattle Community Colleg operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does South Seattle Community Colleg rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South Seattle Community Colleg ranks #94,479 (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 South Seattle Community Colleg's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South Seattle Community Colleg's total OSHA penalty of $400 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Prometric Test Center in Troy, MI is a similar educational services employer with $400 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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