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Professional & Technical Services · Waldorf, MD

Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. ranks #72,865 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$2,430
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,865
of 99,447 penalized employers

Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. in Waldorf, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,430. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,865 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 Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Cedar Creek Pet Hospital in Olathe, KS is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#72,865
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$2,430 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAALT, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAZEN RESEARCH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WAGSTAFF ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CMB TAX SERVICE LLC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPINNING DESIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE HAWAII NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE KOREX CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NORTHWEST LABS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AVIAGEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DELTA CONCRETE & IND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMMONWEALTH FUSION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TESTAMERICA LABORATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EXCELL SERVICES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RON GOODWIN LAWN CARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRABER-BERGSMA SIMKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELCAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IEH LABORATORIES & C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BLACK AND VEATCH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HOLIDAY SIGNS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Last Chance Animal R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical 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.

Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. ranks #331 at $2,430 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $2,430 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. Compares

Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-16

Last Inspection

2023-10-30

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,215

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,215 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,430

Penalty Reduction

46.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,430

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,070 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 5 1.2
Total Penalty $2,430 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,215 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,430 here).

Kenco Logistic Services LLC $2,400 IL Northside Engineering Services, INC. $2,400 FL Tree of Life Tree Service $2,490 CA C & D Contractors, INC. $2,500 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maalt, LP 2 insp. Pecos, TX Hazen Research, INC. 2 insp. Golden, CO Wagstaff Engineering INC 2 insp. Spokane, WA CMB Tax Service LLC DBA Liberty Tax Service 2 insp. Jacksonville, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bromberg & Associates, LLC
Hamtramck, MI
0 inspections $0
Cedar Creek Pet Hospital
Olathe, KS
0 inspections $0
Piedmont Pets Veterinary Care
Warrenton, VA
0 inspections $0
Medpilot, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
0 inspections $0
Jubilee Pet Hospital
Daphne, AL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. against Bromberg & Associates, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. have? ▼
Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,430.
How many OSHA inspections has Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. had? ▼
Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-16 and the most recent on 2023-10-30. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC.? ▼
Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. has been assessed $2,430 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 46.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. has 3 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.
Has Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. operate in? ▼
Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541940). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC. ranks #72,865 (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 Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Last Chance Animal Rescue, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,430 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cedar Creek Pet Hospital in Olathe, KS is a similar professional & technical 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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