KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION — a commercial banking facility located at 3559 & 3539 27TH PLACE WEST, SEATTLE, WA 98199 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-04-02.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 0.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 0.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $28,000.00 is more than 13.6× the national average of $2,054.66 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 522110). This sector encompasses 1,110 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $2.3M.
State Context: Within WA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 16, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 17, 2005. Of the 4 total citations, 3 (75%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $7,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against KeyBank National Association’s Seattle facilities revealed a significant departure from standard safety protocols for
This facility's $28,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 522110 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,469.
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What OSHA violations was KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION cited for?
KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,000.00. The inspection opened on 2004-04-02.
How much was KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,000.00 against KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION in SEATTLE, WA. Average per citation: $7,000.00.
Is KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial Banking facilities is $2,054.66. This facility penalty of $28,000.00 is above the industry average.