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Northwest Harvest

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwest Harvest has a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,460
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#82,640
of 100,495 penalized employers

Northwest Harvest in Kent, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,460. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Northwest Harvest: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Premier Medicine P.C. in Livonia, MI is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
18%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Northwest Harvest compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Northwest Harvest runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$1,460 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Northwest Harvest

The federal enforcement record for Northwest Harvest in Kent, WA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (25.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (8.3%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $1,460 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,460 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $365. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-10-08 to 2014-06-19, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-10-08

Last Inspection

2014-06-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$365

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $365 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

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

$1,460

Current Penalty Amount

$1,460

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 Northwest Harvest compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northwest Harvest Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 12 1.1
Total Penalty $1,460 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $365 $1,756
View all 18,008 employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northwest Harvest safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northwest Harvest's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 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 Harvest have? ▼
Northwest Harvest has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,460.
How many OSHA inspections has Northwest Harvest had? ▼
Northwest Harvest has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-08 and the most recent on 2014-06-19. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northwest Harvest? ▼
Northwest Harvest has been assessed $1,460 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Northwest Harvest have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northwest Harvest 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 Northwest Harvest operate in? ▼
Northwest Harvest operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 624190). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
How does Northwest Harvest's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northwest Harvest's total OSHA penalty of $1,460 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Premier Medicine P.C. in Livonia, MI is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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