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Articles by Sarah Mitchell

6 articles published.

The 15 U.S. Cities With the Most OSHA Inspections (2026)

A city-by-city ranking of U.S. metros with the highest OSHA inspection counts in the current enforcement window — what the city-level data reveals about regional safety enforcement.

June 5, 2026·3 min

OSHA Enforcement in 2026, By the Numbers: 426,000 Employers on Record

An overview of OSHA enforcement activity across 426,760 U.S. employers — 575,985 inspections, 24,000 violations, and $62,581,468 in penalties currently on file.

June 5, 2026·2 min

Seattle vs. Portland: OSHA Enforcement in Two Pacific Northwest Cities Compared

A side-by-side comparison of OSHA enforcement activity in Seattle and Portland — inspection counts, violations, penalties, and what the data reveals about workplace safety in each city.

June 5, 2026·1 min

The 10 U.S. States With the Most OSHA Violations on Record (2026)

A ranked breakdown of which U.S. states have generated the most OSHA citations in the current enforcement window, with employer counts and penalty totals.

June 5, 2026·2 min

How to File an OSHA Complaint Without Fear of Retaliation

A worker-friendly walkthrough of OSHA's complaint process, the federal protections that prevent employer retaliation, and what to do if you experience pushback after filing.

June 2, 2026·5 min

How to Research an Employer's Safety Record Before You Accept a Job

A 10-minute due-diligence checklist for job seekers: how to find OSHA violations, accident history, and worker safety signals before you sign an offer letter.

May 22, 2026·4 min