Establishment profile
SPOKANE SEED COMPANY
E 6015 ALKI AVE, SPOKANE, WA, 99212
311423 — Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
Summary
SPOKANE SEED COMPANY has accumulated 23 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $18,590 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 156 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 90th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SPOKANE SEED COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
73% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 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 · 22 citations in this view · $18,590 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296-809-40002(2) | 2 | 2 | $5,700 | May 2021 | May 2022 |
| 296-809-60002(2) | 2 | 2 | $280 | May 2021 | May 2022 |
| 296-800-14020(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| 296-99-030(2)(B) | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 296-809-50020(1) | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| 296-809-50010(1) | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| 296-809-50018(1) | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| 29 CFR 0241.100501 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 0244.750910 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 296-809-50002(2) | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| 296-809-30002(1) | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560706 E 05CI | 1 | 1 | $160 | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 296-809-40004(1) | 1 | 1 | — | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| 296-800-13025(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 29 CFR 0248.101301 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 8001.7030 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 8002.5005 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 0241.100506 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 0241.651704 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560902 B | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3114 within WA. Peer group: 156 employers. This establishment has 23 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SPOKANE SEED COMPANY. 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 SPOKANE SEED COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for SPOKANE SEED COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SPOKANE SEED COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SPOKANE SEED COMPANY. 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 SPOKANE SEED COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SPOKANE SEED COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 424590 - OTHER FARM PRODUCT RAW MATERIAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2025-06-02. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-26 | Follow-up | 2 | — | $4,480 | |
| 2021-12-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-03-15 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | |
| 2021-03-09 | Referral | 8 | 7 | $7,500 | |
| 2021-02-22 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-10-26 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $1,800 | |
| 2011-07-25 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 2004-04-07 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-05-09 | Referral | 4 | 1 | $1,500 | |
| 1992-03-18 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $160 | |
| 1991-03-04 | 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 SPOKANE SEED COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 SPOKANE SEED COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- SPOKANE SEED COMPANY has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 23 violations and $18,590 in total penalties.
- How does SPOKANE SEED COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- SPOKANE SEED COMPANY operates in the dried and dehydrated food manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.