Establishment profile
WESTERN TOWBOAT INC
617 NW 40TH ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98107
811490 — Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
Summary
WESTERN TOWBOAT INC has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $10,420 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 327 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTERN TOWBOAT INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, 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
71% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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 · 21 citations in this view · $10,420 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 3040.600101 | 2 | 2 | $300 | Nov 1998 | Mar 2003 |
| 296-37-550(3)(D) | 1 | 1 | $1,920 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 296-37-520(3)(A) | 1 | 1 | $1,920 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 296-37-525(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | $1,920 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 296-37-530(1) | 1 | 1 | $1,920 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 296-863-40005 | 1 | 1 | $1,260 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 29 CFR 0248.850502 E | 1 | 1 | $480 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 29 CFR 0240.096003 A 02 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 3040.500503 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 3040.701302 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 3040.800108 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 3040.901101 A | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 3040.800703 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 296-37-545(4)(A) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 296-863-20015 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 296-37-570(2)(E) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 29 CFR 8003.1050 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 3040.400901 G | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 3040.800107 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 3040.700303 B | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1998 | Nov 1998 |
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 8114 within WA. Peer group: 327 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WESTERN TOWBOAT 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 TOWBOAT INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 WESTERN TOWBOAT INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WESTERN TOWBOAT 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 TOWBOAT INC. 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 WESTERN TOWBOAT INC. 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 TOWBOAT 617 NW 40TH ST · SEATTLE, WA, 98107 | WaterRCRA | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 0 | 0 | — | Mar 2011 | 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.
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 WESTERN TOWBOAT INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseN103 - N321 J JOHNSON DRYVOY CHATER AC-62 AMMO MISSION PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 22 APRIL-MAY 27 2024contract · Last action 2024-04-11$2,019,100
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF BARGE DELIVERY AND PICK-UPcontract · Last action 2022-08-30$1,810,000
- Department of DefenseDRY VOYAGE CHARTER IN NORTH PACIFIC OCEA / LAYDAYS 27 MAY 2025 - 02 JUNE 2025 / POP 27 MAY 2025 - 15 JUNE 2025contract · Last action 2025-05-16$1,389,300
- Department of DefenseN103/N351 - T. GALLON - DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER TO MOVE AMMUNITIONS BETWEEN WASHINGTON TO ALASKA AND CALIFORNIA. LAYDAYS COMMENCE AND CANCEL 10 APRIL 2023.contract · Last action 2023-04-07$1,207,200
- Department of DefenseIGF::CT::IGF CHARTER HIRE FOR ALASKA AMMO MISSIONcontract · Last action 2016-05-19$1,114,458
- Department of DefenseN103 - N321 T GALLON DRYVOY CHARTER AH-55 AMMO MISSION PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 01-22 APRIL 2024contract · Last action 2024-03-29$1,014,500
- Department of DefenseN103 - N321 - R JEFFERSON - DRYVOY AC-63 POP 09-19 SEPTEMBER 2024contract · Last action 2024-08-29$1,008,800
- Department of DefenseDRYVOY; AC33 ALASKA SPRING AMMO BETWEEN MOTCO, CA AND VALDEZ, AKcontract · Last action 2019-04-15$883,676
- Department of DefenseIGF::CT::IGF N103B/RJEFFERSON - VOYAGE CHARTER; ALASKA AMMO MISSIONcontract · Last action 2017-03-28$759,280
- Department of DefenseN103A-HAZLEY, L - N321A - DRY CARGO CHARTER HIRE AC43 AMMOcontract · Last action 2021-03-05$726,200
- Department of DefenseDRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER LAYDAYS 31 MARCH 2025 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 31 MARCH - 11 APRIL 2025.contract · Last action 2025-03-27$712,000
- Department of DefenseIGF::CT::IGF N103B/KUNCKEN - VOYAGE CHARTER; ALASKA AMMO MISSIONcontract · Last action 2018-03-19$708,624
- Department of DefenseN321A / N103A - M. JAMES - DRYVOY AC-41 ALASKA AMMO MOVEcontract · Last action 2020-09-30$510,608
- Department of DefenseUNDER C-WOLF TUG SERVICES SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2019-08-09$54,800
- Department of Homeland SecurityTUG SUPPORT DURING THE EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLE (EDA) TRANSFER OF THE EX-USCGC JOHN MIDGETT TO THE VIETNAM COAST GUARD.contract · Last action 2021-08-12$46,675
- Department of Homeland SecurityLOWEST TECHNICAL PRICE.contract · Last action 2018-09-22$21,850
- Department of Homeland SecurityTOW SERVICES FOR MELLON FROM BELLINGHAM, WA TO SEATTLE, WAcontract · Last action 2011-01-12$21,625
- Department of Homeland SecurityPORT SERVICES - TUG ASSIST FROM U/W&ANCHORAGE INTO MANCHESTER FUEL PIER ON 30 SEPT 19 AND ASSIST FROM MANCHESTER TO PIER 36 - BASE SEATTLE 01 OCTOBER 2019 SK3 REQUESTED QUOTES FROM FOSS, WESTERN, AND ISLAND TUGcontract · Last action 2019-09-11$20,560
- Department of Homeland SecurityTUG AND PILOT SERVICE FOR CGC HEALYcontract · Last action 2024-04-02$18,500
- Department of Homeland SecurityTUG BOAT NEEDED FOR FOLLOWING DATES OCT 16TH AT 1400 - ELLIOT BAY TO MANCHESTER WA (DFSP MANCHESTER) 02 TUGS, OCT 18TH AT 1000 - MANCHESTER WA TO PIER 36 (DFSP MANCHESTER) 02 TUGScontract · Last action 2018-10-12$16,500
- Department of DefenseTUG SERVICEScontract · Last action 2022-01-28$16,250
- Department of Homeland SecurityTUG AND PILOT SERVICES FOR CGC HEALYcontract · Last action 2025-05-12$15,440
- Department of CommercePROVIDE TUG SERVICES FOR NOAA SHIP OSCAR SETTEcontract · Last action 2023-05-22$15,000
- Department of Homeland SecurityACTIVE CASREP FOR EDGcontract · Last action 2011-11-28$14,450
- Department of Homeland SecurityHARBOR TUGBOAT SERVICEcontract · Last action 2019-08-09$14,310
- Department of Homeland SecurityTUGS FOR MANCHESTER FUELING ON 09MAR18contract · Last action 2018-03-13$13,625
- Department of Homeland SecurityTUGS FOR SHAKEDOWN 07MAR18 - 08MAR18contract · Last action 2018-03-09$12,350
- Department of Homeland SecurityOCT 24: TUG/PILOT SERVICE FROM MANCESTER TO PIER 36contract · Last action 2019-10-16$12,180
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::CT::IGF HEALY TUG OPERATIONS FOR TSTA CASREP 2014031contract · Last action 2014-11-26$11,840
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2013-10-30$11,600
- Department of Homeland SecurityOUTBOUND BASE SEATTLE TRANSIT TO MARE ISLAND SHIPYARD 4/18/2019 2 TUGS FOR 2 HOURS = $3,600.00 *AFTER 2 HOURS, $900.00 PER TUG HOUR, BILLED IN 30 MIN INCEREMNTS.*contract · Last action 2019-04-16$10,808
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF TUG BOAT SERVICE FOR SEATTLE SEA FAIR WEEKcontract · Last action 2014-08-21$10,560
- Department of Homeland SecurityEMERGENCY TUG AND PILOT SERVICES FOR CGC HEALYcontract · Last action 2024-06-15$10,200
- Department of Homeland SecurityTUGS FOR MARCH 10&11.contract · Last action 2018-03-13$9,300
- Department of Homeland SecurityZ-DRIVE TRACTOR TUGScontract · Last action 2008-02-08$8,900
- Department of CommerceTUG SERVICE FOR NOAA SHIP FAIRWEATHER FROM SHILSHOLE BAY TO LUDD IN SEATTLE, WA.contract · Last action 2023-12-07$8,689
- Department of DefenseTUG SERVICEScontract · Last action 2012-03-02$7,850
- Department of Homeland SecurityTUG AND PILOT SERVICES FOR CGC HEALYcontract · Last action 2025-06-13$7,720
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF TUG SERVICEScontract · Last action 2014-01-22$7,700
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF TUG SERVICEScontract · Last action 2014-01-09$7,700
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF TUG SERVICEScontract · Last action 2014-07-18$7,600
- Department of CommercePROCUREMENT OF TUG SERVICES FOR NOAA SHIP OSCAR ELTON SETTE IN SEATTLE, WA.contract · Last action 2023-04-27$7,480
- Department of CommercePROCUREMENT OF TUG SERVICE FOR NOAA SHIP SETTEcontract · Last action 2022-10-31$7,480
- Department of Homeland SecurityTOWING SERIVICES USCGC POLAR STAR OUTBOUND ODF19 11/26/2018 2 TUGS 4 HRS $10,000.00contract · Last action 2019-02-17$7,438
- Department of Homeland SecurityTUGS FOR CGC JOHN MIDGETT 27AUG18contract · Last action 2018-08-27$7,380
- Department of CommerceTUG BOAT SERVICES FOR NOAA SHIP RAINIERcontract · Last action 2018-06-19$7,220
- Department of CommerceTUG SUPPORT FOR THE NOAA RESEARCH VESSEL OSCAR DYSON WHILE TRANSITING FROM SHILSHOLE BAY THROUGH THE BALLARD LOCKS TO LAKE UNION DRY DOCK FOR WINTER FY24 REPAIRS.contract · Last action 2023-09-05$7,200
- Department of CommerceTUG SERVICES FOR TOWING OF NOAAS FAIRWEATHERcontract · Last action 2020-08-10$7,140
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2013-10-22$6,880
- Department of Homeland SecurityTUG SERVICE DEC 8, 2011 DECEMBER 8TH @ 0745 2 TUGS/1 PILOT ONSCENE PIER 36 (COAST GUARD BASE SEATTLE) AT 0745 AND UNDERWAY AT 0815 TO TRANSPORT POLAR SEA TO VIGOR SHIPYARD. DECEMBER 8TH @ 1400 2 TUGS/1 PILOT ONSCENE VIGOR SHIPYARD AT 1400 AND UNDERWAY AT 1430 TO TRANSPORT POLAR SEA BACK TO PIER 36. THERE WILL BE ABOUT 5 HOURS IN BETWEEN THE TIME WE'D HAVE TO GET UNDERWAY AGAIN, SO WE WOULD NOT NEED THE TUGS TO REMAIN ON SCENE IN BETWEEN EVOLUTIONS.contract · Last action 2011-12-02$6,850
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 483111 - DEEP SEA FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION. Last action: 2026-01-02. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-29 | Planned | 8 | 5 | $8,940 | |
| 2008-08-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-10-14 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $200 | |
| 2003-02-19 | Planned | 9 | 6 | $600 | |
| 1998-10-08 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $200 | |
| 1997-01-03 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $480 | |
| 1987-04-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WESTERN TOWBOAT 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 WESTERN TOWBOAT INC's OSHA violation history?
- WESTERN TOWBOAT INC has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $10,420 in total penalties.
- How does WESTERN TOWBOAT INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTERN TOWBOAT INC operates in the other personal and household goods repair and maintenance industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.