Establishment profile
WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC
2446 NW MARKET ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98107
423990 — Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC has accumulated 17 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 12 years of recorded history, with $795 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 348 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 60th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4239 within WA. Peer group: 348 employers. This establishment has 17 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO 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 WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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. 3 statutes · 68 violations · $37,781 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Contract Act (federal services) | Aug 2013 | 3 | 47 | 24 | $33,414 | — |
| CWHSSA (federal-contract overtime) | Aug 2013 | 2 | 13 | 13 | $4,315 | — |
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Aug 2013 | 3 | 8 | 5 | $51 | — |
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. 3 cases · $37,781 in backwages · 24 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 – Aug 2013 | All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) | $1,451 | 6 |
| Aug 2011 – Aug 2013 | All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) | $32,877 | 13 |
| Aug 2011 – Aug 2013 | Facilities Support Services | $3,453 | 5 |
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 WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC. 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 WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-08 | Planned | 8 | 4 | $795 | |
| 2013-07-02 | Complaint | 9 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO 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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Frequently asked
- What is WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 17 violations and $795 in total penalties.
- How does WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTERN FIRE & SAFETY CO INC operates in the other miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.