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Humane Society of Vancouver

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Humane Society of Vancouver ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Humane Society of Vancouver in Vancouver, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Humane Society of Vancouver 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Phoenix Battery Service, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Humane Society of Vancouver compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Humane Society of Vancouver runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Humane Society of Vancouver.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOP HAT CLEANERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STAUNTON STEAM LAUND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MIDWEST MEMORIAL GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NU WAY LINEN SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SP PLUS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A CONTACT ELECTRIC R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INTERNATIONAL AUTO S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AUTO SPA BISTRO FRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NETCENTRIC TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BETHANY AUTO SPA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21FINAL TOUCH-DENT PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BRIDGESTONE RETAIL O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KNT KENNELS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCOTIA LINEN SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FERNLEY AUTOBODY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NIAGARA COUNTY SPCA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENT LAO DBA AA AUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PARAMOUNT AUTO BODY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VIRGINIA DEPT. OF TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0INTERNATIONAL ARMORE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Humane Society of Va…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Humane Society of Vancouver has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Humane Society of Vancouver in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Humane Society of Vancouver sits at penalty rank #1,474 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($2,000 assessed).

How Humane Society of Vancouver Compares

Humane Society of Vancouver's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-25

Last Inspection

2012-04-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Humane Society of Vancouver compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Humane Society of Vancouver Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 14 3.8
Total Penalty $2,000 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Humane Society of Vancouver, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Unique Machine Repair, INC. $2,000 IL Jamaica Towing, INC. $2,000 NY Alaska TLC Kennels $2,000 AK Phoenix Battery Service, LLC $2,000 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Top Hat Cleaners 2 insp. Windber, PA Staunton Steam Laundry, INC. 2 insp. Staunton, VA Midwest Memorial Group DBA United Memorial Gardens 2 insp. Plymouth, MI Nu Way Linen Service 2 insp. Port Henry, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Unique Machine Repair, INC.
Elburn, IL
2 inspections $2,000
Jamaica Towing, INC.
Jamaica, NY
2 inspections $2,000
Alaska TLC Kennels
Palmer, AK
2 inspections $2,000
Phoenix Battery Service, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $2,000
Transteck, INC.
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $2,000

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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 Humane Society of Vancouver safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Humane Society of Vancouver's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Humane Society of Vancouver have? ▼
Humane Society of Vancouver has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Humane Society of Vancouver had? ▼
Humane Society of Vancouver has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-25 and the most recent on 2012-04-02. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Humane Society of Vancouver? ▼
Humane Society of Vancouver has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Humane Society of Vancouver have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Humane Society of Vancouver 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 Humane Society of Vancouver operate in? ▼
Humane Society of Vancouver operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 813990). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Humane Society of Vancouver rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Humane Society of Vancouver ranks #76,879 (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 Humane Society of Vancouver's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Humane Society of Vancouver's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Phoenix Battery Service, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is a similar other services employer with $2,000 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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