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Accommodation & Food Services · Lacey, WA

LA Quinta Inn

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LA Quinta Inn ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,500
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

LA Quinta Inn in Lacey, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LA Quinta Inn 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Edelweiss German Restaurant in Fort Worth, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How LA Quinta Inn compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LA Quinta Inn runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$1,500 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is LA Quinta Inn.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOULDER CITY INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MODERN MANAGEMENT SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OPERATIONS INN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RAMADA HOTEL AND SUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IN TOWN SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HASH HOUSE A GO GO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BREWVIES CINEMA PUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RED ROBIN INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JERRY VARNER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GDG LYNCHBURG HOTEL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GARDEN ISLAND INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HILTON ORLANDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SHIVAM HOTEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SYCUAN CASINO RESORT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GULF FLA DOUGHNUT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NP BOULDER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AVI CASINO ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LAS CRUCES HOTEL MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WHITNEY PEAK HOTEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LA Quinta Inn, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
LA Quinta Inn has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food 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.

LA Quinta Inn in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, LA Quinta Inn ranks #1,255 at $1,500 current penalty.

How LA Quinta Inn Compares

LA Quinta Inn's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-24

Last Inspection

2011-12-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How LA Quinta Inn compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LA Quinta Inn Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 12 0.5
Total Penalty $1,500 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for LA Quinta Inn, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,500 here).

Brewvies Cinema Pub $1,500 UT Carlisle LLC DBA Wendy's $1,500 MI Caribbean Restaurants LLC DBA Burger King $1,500 PR Fong Investment CO LTD DBA Royal Grove Hotel $1,500 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Boulder City Inn 2 insp. Boulder City, NV Modern Management Services, LLC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Operations Inn, LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Ramada Hotel and Suites 2 insp. Tamuning, GU

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brewvies Cinema Pub
Ogden, UT
2 inspections $1,500
Latino's Mexican Restaurant, Bar and Hotel
Mc Gregor, IA
0 inspections $0
Edelweiss German Restaurant
Fort Worth, TX
0 inspections $0
Carlisle LLC DBA Wendy's
Benton Harbor, MI
2 inspections $1,500
Jollies Restaurant & Lounge
Ridgefield, WA
2 inspections $1,500

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What to do with this record

Use LA Quinta Inn's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 LA Quinta Inn safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LA Quinta Inn's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does LA Quinta Inn have? ▼
LA Quinta Inn has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,500.
How many OSHA inspections has LA Quinta Inn had? ▼
LA Quinta Inn has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-24 and the most recent on 2011-12-28. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LA Quinta Inn? ▼
LA Quinta Inn has been assessed $1,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does LA Quinta Inn have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. LA Quinta Inn has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 LA Quinta Inn operate in? ▼
LA Quinta Inn operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does LA Quinta Inn rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, LA Quinta Inn ranks #81,555 (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 LA Quinta Inn's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LA Quinta Inn's total OSHA penalty of $1,500 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Edelweiss German Restaurant in Fort Worth, TX is a similar accommodation & food services 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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