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Nisqually Valley Care Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nisqually Valley Care Center ranks #79,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,625
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nisqually Valley Care Center in McKenna, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nisqually Valley Care Center 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Sweet Pea's Pedi Care, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#79,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Nisqually Valley Care Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Nisqually Valley Care Center runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$1,625 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Nisqually Valley Care Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSISTERS OF CHARITY H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARQUARDT VILLAGE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AVON PARK ROYAL HOLD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LAKEFRONT SKILLED NU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARION REGIONAL MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MASSAPEQUA CENTER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ANDOVER FOREST POST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RICHMOND HEALTH CARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UPMC ST. MARGARET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLARKSVILLE SURGERY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORANGE COAST MEMORIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TITAN SENQUEST MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LANCASTER COUNTY PED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PREMIER IMMEDIATE CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COMMUNITY MEMORIAL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HENRY FORD ALLEGIANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELKINS REGIONAL CONV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SISKIYOU COUNTY HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METROHEALTH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Nisqually Valley Car…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Nisqually Valley Care Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Nisqually Valley Care Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Nisqually Valley Care Center sits at penalty rank #1,792 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($1,625 assessed).

How Nisqually Valley Care Center Compares

Nisqually Valley Care Center's 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-04

Last Inspection

2013-10-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$813

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $813 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,625

Current Penalty Amount

$1,625

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Nisqually Valley Care Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 4 1.1
Total Penalty $1,625 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $813 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nisqually Valley Care Center, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,625 here).

Adhd Center INC. $1,630 TX Michaud Residential Health Services $1,607 NY Jefferson Regional Medical Center $1,606 MO Medilodge of Hillman $1,600 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sisters of Charity Hospital ST. Joseph Campus 2 insp. Cheektowaga, NY Marquardt Village, INC. 2 insp. Watertown, WI Avon Park Royal Holdings, LLC 2 insp. Avon Park, FL Lakefront Skilled Nursing Facility, LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rancho Rehab and Healthcare Center
Florissant, MO
0 inspections $0
Summit Boulevard Dental
Reno, NV
0 inspections $0
Sweet Pea's Pedi Care, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Brandi's Hope (Picayune)
Picayune, MS
0 inspections $0
Sacred Dental Associates
Stockbridge, GA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Nisqually Valley Care Center'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 Nisqually Valley Care Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nisqually Valley Care Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Nisqually Valley Care Center have? ▼
Nisqually Valley Care Center has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Nisqually Valley Care Center had? ▼
Nisqually Valley Care Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-04 and the most recent on 2013-10-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nisqually Valley Care Center? ▼
Nisqually Valley Care Center has been assessed $1,625 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Nisqually Valley Care Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nisqually Valley Care Center has 1 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 Nisqually Valley Care Center operate in? ▼
Nisqually Valley Care Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Nisqually Valley Care Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nisqually Valley Care Center ranks #79,948 (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 Nisqually Valley Care Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nisqually Valley Care Center's total OSHA penalty of $1,625 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sweet Pea's Pedi Care, Inc. in San Antonio, TX 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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