Establishment profile
PORT OF TACOMA
1 SITCUM PLAZA PO BOX 1837, TACOMA, WA, 98401
488310 — Port and Harbor Operations
Summary
PORT OF TACOMA has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 30 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $10,360 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 182 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PORT OF TACOMA appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
43% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $10,360 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 0566.011702 | 2 | 2 | $400 | Jun 1999 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 8001.1005 | 1 | 1 | $2,750 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 296-876-70010(3) | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2018 |
| 29 CFR 0240.096014 A | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 29 CFR 0249.570302 A 06 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 29 CFR 8766.0025 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 0566.023303 A | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1552.451501 | 1 | 1 | $270 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 8064.5002 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 0566.024302 D 01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 0620.520903 A | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 |
| 29 CFR 0566.023308 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 0566.020903 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 0620.541105 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 0566.025103 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1552.452001 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1991 | Aug 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1552.452104 D | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1991 | Aug 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0242.302705 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1550.048001 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1552.450501 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4883 within WA. Peer group: 182 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PORT OF TACOMA. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for PORT OF TACOMA. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 4 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for PORT OF TACOMA. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PORT OF TACOMA. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for PORT OF TACOMA. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for PORT OF TACOMA. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PORT OF TACOMA. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PORT OF TACOMA. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-09-20 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | |
| 2016-10-12 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-04-13 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-04-29 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $2,750 | |
| 2013-03-19 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $2,400 | |
| 2012-08-31 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-03-16 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $2,840 | |
| 2004-10-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-10-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-01-13 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-12-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-11-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-10-29 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-11-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-22 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-03-04 | Referral | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-01-07 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-06-21 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-04-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-04-18 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-07-29 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-06-12 | Referral | 5 | 1 | $270 | |
| 1991-02-06 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-02-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-08-20 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-02-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-02-06 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-02-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PORT OF TACOMA from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is PORT OF TACOMA's OSHA violation history?
- PORT OF TACOMA has 30 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $10,360 in total penalties.
- How does PORT OF TACOMA's safety record compare to its industry?
- PORT OF TACOMA operates in the port and harbor operations industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2.