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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Seattle, WA

Northwest Center Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwest Center Industries ranks #77,956 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$1,838
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,956
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northwest Center Industries in Seattle, WA 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: $1,838. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northwest Center Industries 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #77,956 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Pembrook Place LLC in Clearwater, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#77,956
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • 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.

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How Northwest Center Industries compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Northwest Center Industries runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$1,838 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Northwest Center Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SENIOR PHILANTHROPY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRISTOL BAY AREA HEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ALTAMONT AMBULANCE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CORNING CENTER FOR R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GATEWAY MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23LIVING WELL LODGES M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ST ANNS HOME, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OAKPOINTE SENIOR CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SEQUOIA MENTAL HEALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GRANDHAVEN LIVING CTR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ESKATON PROPERTIES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RED BLUFF HEALTH CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPANISH HILLS WELLNE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ST. CLAIR MEMORIAL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTHERN LIGHTS DENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MEDILODGE OF SOUTHFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPT OF VETERAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HUMBOLDT PARK HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VALLEY CHILDREN'S HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Northwest Center Ind…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Northwest Center Industries has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Northwest Center Industries in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Northwest Center Industries is the #1,743 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($1,838).

How Northwest Center Industries Compares

Northwest Center Industries's 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-04

Last Inspection

2011-06-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$919

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $919 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$2,450

Current Penalty Amount

$1,838

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $612 from the initial assessment of $2,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Northwest Center Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 5 1.1
Total Penalty $1,838 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $919 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,838 here).

The Regents of the University of California $1,850 CA Lakewood Continuing Care Center $1,825 ME Midmichigan Medical Center $1,820 MI Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest $1,820 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Senior Philanthropy of Milford B, LLC 2 insp. Milford, CT Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation 2 insp. Dillingham, AK Altamont Ambulance Service, INC. DBA Vandalia Area Ambulance 2 insp. Vandalia, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pembrook Place LLC
Clearwater, FL
0 inspections $0
Heartis Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
0 inspections $0
GPS Care Management
Sarasota, FL
0 inspections $0
Busy Bee Learning Academy
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
University Endocrinology
Augusta, GA
0 inspections $0

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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 Northwest Center Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northwest Center Industries's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Northwest Center Industries have? ▼
Northwest Center Industries has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,838.
How many OSHA inspections has Northwest Center Industries had? ▼
Northwest Center Industries has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-04 and the most recent on 2011-06-15. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northwest Center Industries? ▼
Northwest Center Industries has been assessed $1,838 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,450 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Northwest Center Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northwest Center Industries has 4 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 Northwest Center Industries operate in? ▼
Northwest Center Industries operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 624310). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northwest Center Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northwest Center Industries ranks #77,956 (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 Northwest Center Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northwest Center Industries's total OSHA penalty of $1,838 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pembrook Place LLC in Clearwater, FL 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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