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Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 18 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty11% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 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 far above peers (8.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Edwards Center INC in Aloha, OR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC.

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Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC ranks #2,384 at $200 current penalty.

How Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC Compares

Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC's 3.00 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 below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-02-29

Last Inspection

2012-04-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $33 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$470

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

57.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $270 from the initial assessment of $470. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 0.7
Violations 18 1.1
Total Penalty $200 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

Sunrise of Worthington $200 OH Smile Haven Family Dentistry $200 NV Just Spray IT DBA Almost Home $200 MI Gary S. Jones, D.D.S., P.a. $200 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Opportunity Village 6 insp. Las Vegas, NV John J. Pershing Vamc 6 insp. Poplar Bluff, MO Reach INC 6 insp. Juneau, AK Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga 6 insp. Coalinga, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sunrise of Worthington
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $200
Smile Haven Family Dentistry
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $200
Edwards Center INC
Aloha, OR
2 inspections $200
Just Spray IT DBA Almost Home
Fenton, MI
2 inspections $200
Avamere-Hillsboro Operations LLC
Hillsboro, OR
2 inspections $200

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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 Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 18 violations across 6 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC have? ▼
Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC had? ▼
Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-29 and the most recent on 2012-04-23. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC? ▼
Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $470 (a 57.4% reduction).
Does Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bethesda Lutheran Communities 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 Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC operate in? ▼
Bethesda Lutheran Communities 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 Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC ranks #97,721 (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 Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC's total OSHA penalty of $200 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Edwards Center INC in Aloha, OR is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $200 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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