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Columbia Nutritional Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Columbia Nutritional Service has a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,620
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#58,193
of 100,495 penalized employers

Columbia Nutritional Service in Vancouver, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,620. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Columbia Nutritional Service 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Leprino Foods in Remus, MI is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $4,620 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
42%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Columbia Nutritional Service compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Columbia Nutritional Service runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$4,620 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Columbia Nutritional Service

The federal enforcement record for Columbia Nutritional Service in Vancouver, WA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 2.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $4,620 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,620 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,540. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.30x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-06-15 to 2011-09-26, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-15

Last Inspection

2011-09-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,540

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $1,540 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$4,620

Current Penalty Amount

$4,620

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Columbia Nutritional Service compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Columbia Nutritional Service Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 8 7.8
Total Penalty $4,620 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,540 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Nutritional Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Columbia Nutritional Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Columbia Nutritional Service have? ▼
Columbia Nutritional Service has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,620.
How many OSHA inspections has Columbia Nutritional Service had? ▼
Columbia Nutritional Service has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-15 and the most recent on 2011-09-26. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Columbia Nutritional Service? ▼
Columbia Nutritional Service has been assessed $4,620 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Columbia Nutritional Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Columbia Nutritional Service has 4 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 Columbia Nutritional Service operate in? ▼
Columbia Nutritional Service operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325411). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Columbia Nutritional Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Columbia Nutritional Service's total OSHA penalty of $4,620 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Leprino Foods in Remus, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,620 in current penalties.

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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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