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Motel 6 Vancouver

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Motel 6 Vancouver ranks #5,712 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty33% serious
$46,350
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,712
of 99,447 penalized employers

Motel 6 Vancouver in Vancouver, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Motel 6 Vancouver 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,712 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - 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 (13.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Peking Chinese Restaurant in Nacogdoches, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#5,712
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Motel 6 Vancouver compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Motel 6 Vancouver runs far above peers (69.2x 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

$46,350 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Motel 6 Vancouver.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOTEL NEVADA AND GAM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BELLINI'S OF LOUDONV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1XU XING BIN CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MARRIOTT RESORTS HOS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PEPPERMILL HOTEL CAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LOTTE HOTEL GUAM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MONSARRAT PLANNING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SANDPIPER RENO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DAYS INN & SUITES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3POINT PLEASANT RESORT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MONTBLEU RESORT CASI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FRENCH CAFE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BOY SCOUTS OF AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PONCE DE LEON HOSPIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8STARTS GUAM GOLF RES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DESERT SUNSET MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HOMESTYLE DINING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BL SANTA FE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PLANET HOLLYWOOD HOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RAILROAD PASS HOTEL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Motel 6 Vancouver, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27
Motel 6 Vancouver has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Motel 6 Vancouver in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Motel 6 Vancouver ranks #65 at $46,350 current penalty.

How Motel 6 Vancouver Compares

Motel 6 Vancouver's 9.00 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 far above peers (69.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-06-28

Last Inspection

2014-08-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $15,450 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

33.3% of total

2

Willful

7.4% of total

5

Repeat

18.5% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

40.7% 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

$115,800

Current Penalty Amount

$46,350

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $69,450 from the initial assessment of $115,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Motel 6 Vancouver compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Motel 6 Vancouver Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.2
Violations 27 0.5
Total Penalty $46,350 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,450 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Motel 6 Vancouver, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,350 here).

Peppermill Casinos, INC. $45,789 NV Global Resort Partners $45,500 HI Outrigger Guam Resort $47,637 GU Neva One, LLC $44,859 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall, LTD. 3 insp. Ely, NV Bellini's of Loudonville, LLC 3 insp. Latham, NY Xu Xing Bin CO. 3 insp. Saipan, MP Marriott Resorts Hospitality Corporation 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Peking Chinese Restaurant
Nacogdoches, TX
0 inspections $0
Taqueria Los Hermanos III
Lawrenceville, GA
0 inspections $0
El Dorado Diner/55 Enterprises Corp
Elmsford, NY
0 inspections $0
El Patron
Uniontown, PA
0 inspections $0
Carlton on Madison
New York, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Motel 6 Vancouver'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 Motel 6 Vancouver safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Motel 6 Vancouver's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Motel 6 Vancouver have? ▼
Motel 6 Vancouver has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 2 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Motel 6 Vancouver had? ▼
Motel 6 Vancouver has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-28 and the most recent on 2014-08-07. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Motel 6 Vancouver? ▼
Motel 6 Vancouver has been assessed $46,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $115,800 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Motel 6 Vancouver have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Motel 6 Vancouver has 9 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 5 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 Motel 6 Vancouver operate in? ▼
Motel 6 Vancouver 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 Motel 6 Vancouver rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Motel 6 Vancouver ranks #5,712 (the top 10% 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 Motel 6 Vancouver's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Motel 6 Vancouver's total OSHA penalty of $46,350 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (69.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Peking Chinese Restaurant in Nacogdoches, 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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