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Ketchikan Eye Care Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ketchikan Eye Care Center ranks #62,096 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty18% serious
$3,901
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,096
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ketchikan Eye Care Center in Ketchikan, AK 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: $3,901. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ketchikan Eye Care Center 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,096 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 (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Princeton Academy in Colorado Springs, CO is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#62,096
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ketchikan Eye Care Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ketchikan Eye Care Center runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$3,901 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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 Ketchikan Eye Care Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBHC NORTHWEST PSYCHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TULIA HEALTH AND REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HARRINGTON PARK HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVITA HEALTHCARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JEWISH FAMILY & CHIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WINDSOR HAMPTON CARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BURCHAM HILLS RETIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VINTON LUTHERAN HOME, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OCEAN BEACH HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VICTORY INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PHOENIX SENIOR LIVING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R.B. LAWRENCE AMBULA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LANCASTER HEALTH CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTMINSTER VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MI DHHS HAWTHORN CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HEARTLAND OF CHAMPAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOGAR REY DE LUZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROTHALL HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ASHFORD PRESBYTERIAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Ketchikan Eye Care C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Ketchikan Eye Care Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Ketchikan Eye Care Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Ketchikan Eye Care Center sits at penalty rank #1,331 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($3,901 assessed).

How Ketchikan Eye Care Center Compares

Ketchikan Eye Care Center's 5.50 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 (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-06-10

Last Inspection

2021-06-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,951

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $1,951 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$7,802

Current Penalty Amount

$3,901

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,901 from the initial assessment of $7,802. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Ketchikan Eye Care Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ketchikan Eye Care Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 11 1.1
Total Penalty $3,901 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,951 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ketchikan Eye Care Center, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,901 here).

Griffith Park Rehabilitation Center, LLC $3,900 CA Knox Community Hospital $3,902 OH American National Red Cross $3,902 PA Mountainbrook Assisted Living LLC $3,900 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BHC Northwest Psychiatric Hospital LLC 2 insp. Fort Washington, PA Tulia Health and Rehabilitation Center 2 insp. Tulia, TX Harrington Park Health & Rehabilitation, LLC 2 insp. Augusta, GA Davita Healthcare 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Princeton Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
0 inspections $0
Griffith Park Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Glendale, CA
2 inspections $3,900
Knox Community Hospital
Mount Vernon, OH
5 inspections $3,902
American National Red Cross
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $3,902
Mountainbrook Assisted Living LLC
Sevierville, TN
2 inspections $3,900

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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 Ketchikan Eye Care Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ketchikan Eye Care Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 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 Ketchikan Eye Care Center have? ▼
Ketchikan Eye Care Center has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,901.
How many OSHA inspections has Ketchikan Eye Care Center had? ▼
Ketchikan Eye Care Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-06-10 and the most recent on 2021-06-10. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ketchikan Eye Care Center? ▼
Ketchikan Eye Care Center has been assessed $3,901 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,802 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ketchikan Eye Care Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ketchikan Eye Care Center 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 Ketchikan Eye Care Center operate in? ▼
Ketchikan Eye Care Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621320). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ketchikan Eye Care Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ketchikan Eye Care Center ranks #62,096 (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 Ketchikan Eye Care Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ketchikan Eye Care Center's total OSHA penalty of $3,901 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Princeton Academy in Colorado Springs, CO is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 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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