Establishment profile
SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
301 2ND AVE S, SEATTLE, WA, 98104
922160 — Fire Protection
Summary
SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $6,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 86th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 463 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT appears in OSHA workplace safety and WHD wage enforcement records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, 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
15% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 9221 within WA. Peer group: 463 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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 SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 · 16 violations · $55,318 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Oct 2016 | 1 | 16 | 15 | $55,318 | — |
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; final payment may differ. 1 case · $55,318 in backwages · 15 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 – Oct 2016 | Local Fire Protection | $55,318 | 15 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-22 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-10-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-10-08 | Complaint | 7 | 3 | $2,400 | |
| 2011-05-12 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-09-21 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-08-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-06-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-09-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-03-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-02-06 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-12-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-08-04 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $3,600 | |
| 2004-12-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- SPOKANE FIRE DEPTSPOKANE — 1 federal enforcement record
- LEWIS COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 4MORTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE AUTSTANWOOD — 1 federal enforcement record
- CLARK COWLITZ FIRE RESCUEWOODLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 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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Frequently asked
- What is SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT's OSHA violation history?
- SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $6,000 in total penalties.
- How does SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT's safety record compare to its industry?
- SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates in the fire protection industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.1.