Establishment profile
WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO
835 6TH ST S, KIRKLAND, WA, 98033
Operated by LEGGETT & PLATT INC · 1 of 179 establishments
331210 — Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
EIN 208640917
Summary
WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 14 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $17,100 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 15 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 months ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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
64% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 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 · 20 citations in this view · $17,100 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296-806-46504 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 296-806-45534 | 1 | 1 | $6,000 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 29 CFR 8062.0030 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8064.5004 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 296-800-16050(1) | 1 | 1 | $800 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 |
| 29 CFR 0242.051102 A | 1 | 1 | $450 | Oct 1995 | Oct 1995 |
| 29 CFR 8001.6050 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 296-800-16025 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 |
| 296-62-09013 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 |
| 296-842-11005(2) | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 |
| 296-841-20005(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 |
| 29 CFR 8001.4005 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 0620.541501 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2000 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0620.541105 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2000 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0620.013002 A | 1 | 1 | — | May 2000 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0242.351902 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 29 CFR 0242.351504 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 29 CFR 0241.200702 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 29 CFR 0240.004002 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1995 | Oct 1995 |
| 29 CFR 0242.350305 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1995 | Oct 1995 |
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 3312 within WA. Peer group: 15 employers. This establishment has 20 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 PNEUMATIC TUBE CO. 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 PNEUMATIC TUBE CO. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 10 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 WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WA — for LEGGETT & PLATT 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 LEGGETT & PLATT 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 · 1 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-CA-220970 | Unfair labor practice | May 2018 | Aug 2018 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-RC-146581 | Representation election | Feb 2015 | Apr 2015 | 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 WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC 835 6TH ST S · KIRKLAND, WA, 98033 | AirWaterRCRATRI | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 8 | 0 | — | May 2026 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-26 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-11-20 | Referral | 3 | 1 | $800 | |
| 2023-11-02 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $13,000 | |
| 2011-02-03 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-09-10 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $1,750 | |
| 2006-07-17 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $200 | |
| 2006-02-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-08-18 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 2001-04-09 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-04-04 | Referral | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-03-03 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-01-26 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-10-04 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $450 | |
| 1992-09-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO is one of 179 establishments rolled up under the parent organization LEGGETT & PLATT INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of LEGGETT & PLATT INC across all 179 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in iron and steel pipe and tube manufacturing from purchased steel within WA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SAN JUAN INDUSTRIES INCSEATTLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- BENDING SOLUTIONS INCORPORATEDMARYSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- O'NEILL STEEL FABRICATION INCELK — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by LEGGETT & PLATT INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- LEGGETT AND PLATTCARTHAGE, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- STERLING STEEL COMPANY, LLCSTERLING, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- LEGGETT & PLATT, INC.SHARONVILLE, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATEDSOLON, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- LEGGETT & PLATT, INC.SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- LEGGETT & PLATT, INC.SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- LEGGETT & PLATT INC.BATAVIA, IL — 2 federal enforcement records
- LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATEDVILLA RICA, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATEDCINCINNATI, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATEDYORK, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All LEGGETT & PLATT INC locationsParent rollup
- Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased SteelAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WAState-wide enforcement data
- Iron and Steel in WAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO 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. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup LEGGETT & PLATT INC, which operates 179 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO's OSHA violation history?
- WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO has 14 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $17,100 in total penalties.
- How does WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO's safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO operates in the iron and steel pipe and tube manufacturing from purchased steel industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.