Establishment profile
SEATTLE CITY LIGHT
164 S WASHINGTON ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98104
221122 — Electric Power Distribution
EIN 916001275
Summary
SEATTLE CITY LIGHT has accumulated 15 OSHA violations across 21 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $11,775 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 568 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SEATTLE CITY LIGHT appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in 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.
OSHA workplace safety
29% 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. 14 distinct standards shown · 15 citations in this view · $11,775 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 0240.004001 A 05 | 2 | 2 | $750 | Nov 1991 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 0621.450302 | 1 | 1 | $3,200 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0621.450301 | 1 | 1 | $1,600 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0456.504111 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 0456503703IV | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0456.501101 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 0240.004001 A 03 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0621.450303 | 1 | 1 | $680 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0620.770903 C 01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 0456.502903 | 1 | 1 | $320 | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0450.025507 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 |
| 29 CFR 0620.772701 B | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 0650.002001 E | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 0240.004001 A 07 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1991 | Nov 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 2211 within WA. Peer group: 568 employers. This establishment has 15 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 1,800 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 SEATTLE CITY LIGHT. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 1992 | ELEC PROTECT EQUIP,OVERHEAD POWER LINE,ELECTRICAL,POWER LINE WORKER,E PTD,ELEC UTILITY WORK,ELECTRIC SHOCK,UTILITY POLE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 30, 1991 | BURN,FUSE,LEAK,ELECTRICAL,POWER LINE WORKER,NATURAL GAS,E PTD,ELEC UTILITY WORK,MANHOLE | 2 | 2 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 20 violations · $8,421 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Jun 2014 | 1 | 20 | 19 | $8,421 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 2 cases · 20 violations · $8,421 in backwages · 20 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 – Aug 2023 | Other Electric Power Generation | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Jun 2012 – Jun 2014 | Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control | FLSA | 20 | 19 | $8,421 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WA — for SEATTLE CITY LIGHT, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other SEATTLE CITY LIGHT operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 3 citations · 3 contractor · $210 proposed / $210 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7954096 | Seattle Plant King, WA contractor: Seattle City Light | Jul 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6336304 | Seattle Plant King, WA contractor: Seattle City Light | Aug 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7990614 | Seattle Plant King, WA contractor: Seattle City Light | Jul 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SEATTLE CITY LIGHT. 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 SEATTLE CITY LIGHT. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SEATTLE CITY LIGHT. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SEATTLE CITY LIGHT. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-03-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-03-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-03-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-03-14 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-03-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-03-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-03-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-02-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-02-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-01-31 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-01-22 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $400 | |
| 1994-04-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-03-07 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $750 | |
| 1993-05-17 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-05-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-02-26 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $2,625 | |
| 1992-12-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-03-13 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $320 | |
| 1991-10-01 | Accident | 7 | 7 | $7,680 | |
| 1991-09-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in electric power distribution within WA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AVISTA CORPNORTHPORT — 2 federal enforcement records
- INLAND POWER & LIGHT CONEWMAN LAKE — 2 federal enforcement records
- PUGET SOUND ENERGY INCSNOQUALMIE — 2 federal enforcement records
- PUGET SOUND ENERGY INCENUMCLAW — 2 federal enforcement records
- AVISTA CORPRITZVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- AVISTA CORPFORD — 2 federal enforcement records
- PUGET SOUND ENERGY INCRENTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- PARKLAND LIGHT & WATER COPARKLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- INLAND POWER & LIGHT COAIRWAY HEIGHTS — 2 federal enforcement records
- INLAND POWER & LIGHT CONINE MILE FALLS — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- Electric Power DistributionAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WAState-wide enforcement data
- Electric Power Distribution in WAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SEATTLE CITY LIGHT 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
Need API access, bulk download, or licensed redistribution? The website is free. Programmatic and licensed access is handled separately.
Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SEATTLE CITY LIGHT's OSHA violation history?
- SEATTLE CITY LIGHT has 21 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $11,775 in total penalties.
- How does SEATTLE CITY LIGHT's safety record compare to its industry?
- SEATTLE CITY LIGHT operates in the electric power distribution industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.1. SEATTLE CITY LIGHT's self-reported DART rate is 2.34 compared to an industry average of 1.2.