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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Portland, OR

Alternative Services-OR INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alternative Services-OR INC ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alternative Services-OR INC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alternative Services-OR INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, John Muir Health in Concord, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Alternative Services-OR INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alternative Services-OR INC runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alternative Services-OR INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILLTOP HEALTH CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20VIRTUA- WEST JERSEY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ST. VINCENT'S MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALDEN-VALLEY RIDGE R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PALOS COMMUNITY HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MIDMICHIGAN MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LLANFAIR HOUSE CARE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EXETER DISTRICT AMBU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14OAKLAND PHYSICIANS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KAISER PERMANENTE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NYSOMH STARC BRIDGEV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1POPLAR BLUFF REGIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN VIRGINIA ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FOREST EDGE HEALTHCA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ORANGE CO DEPT OF HE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HUDSON COUNTY PLAZA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NJDHS-ANCORA PSYCHIA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Alternative Services…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Alternative Services-OR INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alternative Services-OR INC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Alternative Services-OR INC ranks #1,582 at $2,500 current penalty.

How Alternative Services-OR INC Compares

Alternative Services-OR INC's 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-01-08

Last Inspection

2014-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $833 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Alternative Services-OR INC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alternative Services-OR INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $2,500 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $833 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alternative Services-OR INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

Sonora Community Hospital $2,500 CA John Muir Health $2,500 CA State of Vermont $2,500 VT Tucson Medical Center $2,500 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Hilltop Health Center 3 insp. Ansonia, CT Virtua- West Jersey Health System, INC. 3 insp. Voorhees, NJ ST. Vincent's Medical Center, INC. 3 insp. Jacksonville, FL Alden-Valley Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, INC. 3 insp. Bloomingdale, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sonora Community Hospital
Sonora, CA
4 inspections $2,500
John Muir Health
Concord, CA
2 inspections $2,500
State of Vermont
Berlin, VT
2 inspections $2,500
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
2 inspections $2,500
Spring Arbor Manor Care Center INC
Spring Arbor, MI
2 inspections $2,500

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alternative Services-OR INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alternative Services-OR INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alternative Services-OR INC have? ▼
Alternative Services-OR INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Alternative Services-OR INC had? ▼
Alternative Services-OR INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-08 and the most recent on 2014-01-23. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alternative Services-OR INC? ▼
Alternative Services-OR INC has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Alternative Services-OR INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alternative Services-OR INC has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Alternative Services-OR INC operate in? ▼
Alternative Services-OR INC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alternative Services-OR INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alternative Services-OR INC ranks #72,473 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Alternative Services-OR INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alternative Services-OR INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,500 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, John Muir Health in Concord, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $2,500 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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