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NW Industrial Tool INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), NW Industrial Tool INC ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty23% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

NW Industrial Tool INC in Vancouver, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected NW Industrial Tool INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, JC Collision in Glendale, AZ is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
23.1%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How NW Industrial Tool INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows NW Industrial Tool INC runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is NW Industrial Tool INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL CITY AUTO BODY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VANDERLANDE INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CORE LINEN SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ABC-K-9-FUN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PROGRESS RAIL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3M. R. GLENN ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SPLASH MANAGEMENT GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EASTERN MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6V.P. AUTO COLLISION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18FULLER WELDING & FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22J'S COLOR CREATIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HADAR NAZIR DBA CAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KKH, INCORPORATED DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNITED STATES LIGHTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RX, INC. DBA CAROLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARCO MORALES DBA M …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRYAN CARROLL DBA A-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CORWIN COLLISION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIBER HOLDINGS LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW KENT COUNTY PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27NW Industrial Tool INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
NW Industrial Tool INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other 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.

NW Industrial Tool INC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, NW Industrial Tool INC sits at penalty rank #2,097 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($450 assessed).

How NW Industrial Tool INC Compares

NW Industrial Tool INC's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-03-06

Last Inspection

2014-07-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $225 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

23.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

76.9% 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

$450

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How NW Industrial Tool INC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric NW Industrial Tool INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 13 3.8
Total Penalty $450 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $225 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for NW Industrial Tool INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

The Salvation Army $450 PR Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services $450 IN JC Collision $450 AZ C & B Cutter Grinding $450 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All City Auto Body, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, NV Vanderlande Industries INC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Core Linen Services INC. 2 insp. Johnson City, TN Abc-K-9-Fun, INC. 2 insp. Fairbanks, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Salvation Army
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $450
Auto Trim Design of King CTY
Tukwila, WA
2 inspections $450
Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services
Indianapolis, IN
2 inspections $450
JC Collision
Glendale, AZ
2 inspections $450
C & B Cutter Grinding
Michigan Center, MI
3 inspections $450

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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 NW Industrial Tool INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, NW Industrial Tool INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does NW Industrial Tool INC have? ▼
NW Industrial Tool INC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has NW Industrial Tool INC had? ▼
NW Industrial Tool INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-06 and the most recent on 2014-07-24. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for NW Industrial Tool INC? ▼
NW Industrial Tool INC has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does NW Industrial Tool INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. NW Industrial Tool 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.
What industry does NW Industrial Tool INC operate in? ▼
NW Industrial Tool INC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811411). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does NW Industrial Tool INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, NW Industrial Tool INC ranks #93,626 (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 NW Industrial Tool INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
NW Industrial Tool INC's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, JC Collision in Glendale, AZ is a similar other services employer with $450 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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