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Manufacturing · Camas, WA

Karcher North America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Karcher North America has a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty73% serious
$4,950
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,309
of 100,495 penalized employers

Karcher North America in Camas, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Karcher North America 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Streamline Plastics INC in Ogden, UT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,950 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
44%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Karcher North America compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Karcher North America runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$4,950 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Karcher North America

The federal enforcement record for Karcher North America in Camas, WA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 5.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (72.7%) 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 $5,250 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,950 - a 5.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,475. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-09-10 to 2010-09-28, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-10

Last Inspection

2010-09-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $2,475 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$5,250

Current Penalty Amount

$4,950

Penalty Reduction

5.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $300 from the initial assessment of $5,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Karcher North America compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Karcher North America Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 11 7.8
Total Penalty $4,950 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,475 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karcher North America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Karcher North America's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Karcher North America have? ▼
Karcher North America has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Karcher North America had? ▼
Karcher North America has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-10 and the most recent on 2010-09-28. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Karcher North America? ▼
Karcher North America has been assessed $4,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,250 (a 5.7% reduction).
Does Karcher North America have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Karcher North America has 8 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 Karcher North America operate in? ▼
Karcher North America operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333319). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Karcher North America's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Karcher North America's total OSHA penalty of $4,950 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Streamline Plastics INC in Ogden, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,950 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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