Retail Trade · Seattle, WA
West Seattle Thriftway
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Seattle Thriftway ranks #60,690 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.
- $4,100
- OSHA penalties
- 15
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #60,690
- of 99,447 penalized employers
West Seattle Thriftway in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected West Seattle Thriftway 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,690 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Action Power Sports in Athens, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 7.5
- violations per inspection
- 46.7%
- of violations were serious
- #60,690
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How West Seattle Thriftway compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average
- West Seattle Thriftway
West Seattle Thriftway
$4,100 in penalties
- Retail Trade avg
Retail Trade industry average (per employer)
$2,898 in penalties
What this shows West Seattle Thriftway runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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
$4,100 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is West Seattle Thriftway.
West Seattle Thriftway in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger
Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, West Seattle Thriftway ranks #1,612 at $4,100 current penalty.
How West Seattle Thriftway Compares
West Seattle Thriftway's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.
Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2011-02-10
Last Inspection
2011-05-19
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
7.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$2,050
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,571
What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $2,050 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
7
Serious
46.7% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
8
Other-Than-Serious
53.3% 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
$4,100
Current Penalty Amount
$4,100
Penalty Reduction
None
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade
How West Seattle Thriftway compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | West Seattle Thriftway | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 0.8 |
| Violations | 15 | 1.7 |
| Total Penalty | $4,100 | $2,898 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $2,050 | $3,571 |
Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Seattle Thriftway, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,100 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 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.
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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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