Establishment profile
WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC
2901 UTAH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA, 98134
423510 — Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 3 years of recorded history, with $1,224 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 54th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 144 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 55th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $1,224 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296-24-23527(3)(A) | 1 | 1 | $1,224 | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| 296-27-031(2) | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| 296-800-13020(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| 296-800-16010 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 4235 within WA. Peer group: 144 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC. 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 WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 11 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 WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WA — for WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-CA-154507 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Sep 2015 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-110281 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Sep 2013 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseCHAIN ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2023-08-25$249,424
- Department of Defense8502764453!LINK,DETACHABLEcontract · Last action 2015-12-17$213,000
- Department of Defense8500743436!LINK,DETACHABLEcontract · Last action 2014-03-14$142,000
- Department of Defense1-1/8" X 90' STUD LINK ANCHOR CHAINcontract · Last action 2023-05-19$133,310
- Department of Defense4517104840!LINK,CHAIN,DETACHABcontract · Last action 2011-03-02$130,200
- Department of Defense4518539332!LINK, CHAIN, DETACHcontract · Last action 2011-07-27$125,400
- Department of Defense4507552256!LINK,CHAIcontract · Last action 2008-05-08$98,750
- Department of Defense8501075666!LINK,DETACHABLEcontract · Last action 2014-06-20$97,200
- Department of Defense4514719721!LINK,CHAIN,DETACHABcontract · Last action 2010-06-24$95,910
- Department of DefenseREQN N421588143B021- ANCHOR SWIVELcontract · Last action 2008-07-01$85,300
- Department of DefenseSHOT ASSY-OTBD SWVcontract · Last action 2018-10-09$83,510
- Department of Defense8506714736!SWIVEL,EYE AND LINKcontract · Last action 2019-08-06$82,790
- Department of DefenseCHAIN STOPPER ASSYcontract · Last action 2012-08-09$82,490
- Department of DefenseN4215851205166 HICO PLASMA LINEcontract · Last action 2025-08-19$81,215
- Department of Defense4520306808!BOAcontract · Last action 2012-02-03$81,000
- Department of Defense4508270852!CABLE ASScontract · Last action 2008-08-04$79,000
- Department of Defense4507542177!LINK,CHAIcontract · Last action 2008-05-08$79,000
- Department of Defense4508469607!LINK, CHAcontract · Last action 2008-08-26$75,360
- Department of Defense4517824590!LINK,CHAIN,DETACHABcontract · Last action 2011-05-12$69,257
- Department of DefenseUSNS HUMPHREYS ANCHOR CHAIN REPLACEMENTcontract · Last action 2010-05-13$67,000
- Department of Defense4513001407!LINK, CHAIN, DETACHcontract · Last action 2010-01-08$66,000
- Department of Defense4506847647!ROPE,WIREcontract · Last action 2008-02-21$65,844
- Department of DefenseSHACKLE-1 EACH-BOLT, NUT AND COTTER ANCHOR SHACKLE, TYPE IVA, CLASS 3 (RR-C-274G) 7/8", MONEL 50500 NON MAGNETIC. PELICAN HOOK-1 EACH-CHAIN STOPPER, SIZE: 1-1/4", K-MONELcontract · Last action 2023-03-16$62,550
- Department of DefenseMOORING LINEScontract · Last action 2009-04-10$61,520
- Department of DefensePELICAN HOOK ASSYcontract · Last action 2014-01-09$60,900
- Department of DefenseSWIVEL EYE AND LINK (SHIPS ANCHOR)contract · Last action 2009-07-31$60,000
- Department of Defense8501690446!LINK,DETACHABLEcontract · Last action 2015-01-16$59,976
- Department of Defense4519773274!BOAcontract · Last action 2012-11-03$54,640
- Department of Defense4515786327!LINK, CHAIN, DETACHcontract · Last action 2010-10-07$54,325
- Department of Homeland SecurityPROCUREMENT OF MULTIPLE DETACHABLE LINK CHAINScontract · Last action 2025-07-24$50,904
- Department of Defense8511518212!SWIVEL,EYE AND JAWcontract · Last action 2025-07-24$49,890
- Department of DefenseCLEAR HAWSE PENDANTcontract · Last action 2018-12-14$49,500
- Department of DefenseFORGED SWIVEL ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2017-05-09$48,552
- Department of Defense4513708997!LINK,CHAIN,DETACHABcontract · Last action 2010-03-18$47,000
- Department of DefenseHOOK PELICANcontract · Last action 2014-06-13$46,480
- Department of DefenseHOOK ASSEMBLY, PELICANcontract · Last action 2014-07-24$45,871
- Department of Commerce2"X1000' OF AMSTEEL BLUE 12 STRAND CLASS II ROPEcontract · Last action 2016-05-23$45,650
- Department of DefenseANCHOR CHAIN FOR USS WHIRLWIND (PC 11)contract · Last action 2009-10-05$42,590
- Department of Defense4518412989!SHOT ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2011-07-14$41,580
- Department of DefenseN421589010B288 DETACHABLE LINKScontract · Last action 2019-02-27$40,664
- Department of TransportationANCHOR TETHER CHAIN AND CHAIN ATTACHMENT HARDWAREcontract · Last action 2021-06-23$39,884
- Department of DefenseUSNS MOUNT WHITNEYcontract · Last action 2017-07-31$39,349
- Department of Defense4506142459!LINK,CHAIcontract · Last action 2007-11-20$39,240
- Department of Defense3400-FT CONTINUOUS LENGTH WIRE ROPEcontract · Last action 2008-08-28$36,935
- Department of Defense4523124438!BOAcontract · Last action 2012-12-06$35,600
- Department of Defense4506618645!ANCHOR,MAcontract · Last action 2008-01-24$34,084
- Department of Defense8501065517!LINK,DETACHABLEcontract · Last action 2014-06-17$32,400
- Department of DefenseANCHORcontract · Last action 2011-04-07$31,360
- Department of DefenseROPE 2.25"contract · Last action 2021-05-21$30,768
- Department of Homeland SecurityPROCUREMENT OF DETACHABLE CHAIN LINKS.contract · Last action 2025-08-18$30,250
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332618 - OTHER FABRICATED WIRE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-01-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-29 | Referral | 4 | 1 | $1,224 | |
| 2022-12-14 | Unprogrammed Related | 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 WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC 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 WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC's OSHA violation history?
- WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $1,224 in total penalties.
- How does WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- WASHINGTON CHAIN & SUPPLY INC operates in the metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.