This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Port of Seattle Safety Record

Seattle, WA · Transportation & Warehousing

C

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/17/2013

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Port of Seattle in Seattle, Washington has 44 workplace safety violations across 72 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $17,725 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1990 to 2013.

Port of Seattle, located in Seattle, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 44 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $17,725.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

44 Violations
72 Inspections
13 Serious
$17,725 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
29 ($0)
Serious?
13 ($13,325)
Willful?
1 ($4,000)
Repeat?
1 ($400)
0566.0117 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1991
0242.3023 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1992
0240.0040 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
0240.0060 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
0566.0009 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $19,510 in penalties for Port of Seattle, later reduced to $17,725 — a 9% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
0566.0117 OSHA Standard
4 citations
0566.0059 OSHA Standard
3 citations
0242.3023 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,300
1550.0305 OSHA Standard
2 citations $300
0620.0130 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/17/2013 Referral? Seattle, WA 1 $2,100
08/29/2008 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
12/14/2007 Unprogrammed Related? Seattle, WA 0 $0
05/07/2003 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
12/28/2001 Complaint? Seattle, WA 0 $0
01/05/2001 Complaint? Seattle, WA 0 $0
11/20/2000 Complaint? Seattle, WA 1 $0
08/08/2000 Unprogrammed Related? Seattle, WA 0 $0
08/12/1999 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
08/04/1999 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $1,050
01/06/1999 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
11/06/1998 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
08/05/1998 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
05/26/1998 Complaint? Seattle, WA 2 $0
11/10/1997 Complaint? Seattle, WA 1 $0
08/05/1997 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
05/01/1997 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $1,400
04/22/1997 Referral? Seattle, WA 1 $2,700
02/10/1997 Referral? Seattle, WA 1 $0
02/22/1996 Complaint? Seattle, WA 0 $0
03/03/1995 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
02/03/1995 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
12/20/1994 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
12/20/1994 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
11/29/1994 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $1,300
11/02/1994 Complaint? Seattle, WA 1 $0
10/19/1994 Complaint? Seattle, WA 1 $0
10/17/1994 Complaint? Seattle, WA 0 $0
09/08/1994 Planned? Seattle, WA 3 $3,325
09/08/1994 Complaint? Seattle, WA 2 $0
10/15/1993 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
10/13/1993 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $0
10/07/1993 Follow-Up? Seattle, WA 0 $0
10/07/1993 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
07/26/1993 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
05/25/1993 Planned? Seattle, WA 4 $0
05/19/1993 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $0
05/18/1993 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
04/05/1993 Complaint? Seattle, WA 0 $0
02/02/1993 Unprogrammed Related? Seattle, WA 1 $250
08/10/1992 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $0
07/07/1992 Follow-Up? Seattle, WA 0 $0
05/18/1992 Follow-Up? Seattle, WA 0 $0
04/30/1992 Planned? Seattle, WA 3 $0
03/02/1992 Planned? Seattle, WA 3 $160
02/24/1992 Planned? Seattle, WA 2 $0
02/13/1992 Planned? Seattle, WA 3 $300
09/24/1991 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $4,000
06/04/1991 Planned? Seattle, WA 2 $0
06/03/1991 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $0
06/03/1991 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
04/29/1991 Unprogrammed Related? Seattle, WA 0 $0
04/14/1991 Unprogrammed Related? Seattle, WA 0 $0
03/15/1991 Complaint? Seattle, WA 0 $0
03/01/1991 Programmed Related? Seattle, WA 0 $0
01/02/1991 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
11/13/1990 Complaint? Seattle, WA 0 $0
08/27/1990 Referral? Seattle, WA 1 $900
08/06/1990 Programmed Related? Seattle, WA 0 $0
07/10/1990 Complaint? Seattle, WA 0 $0
06/07/1990 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
05/08/1990 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
05/07/1990 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $0
04/19/1990 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
04/11/1990 Complaint? Seattle, WA 0 $0
04/07/1990 Programmed Related? Seattle, WA 0 $0
03/13/1990 Complaint? Seattle, WA 0 $0
03/05/1990 Programmed Related? Seattle, WA 0 $0
02/09/1990 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $240
02/07/1990 Planned? Seattle, WA 0 $0
02/06/1990 Programmed Related? Seattle, WA 0 $0
02/01/1990 Planned? Seattle, WA 1 $0

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