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Pacific Pathology Associates INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Pathology Associates INC ranks #98,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$125
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacific Pathology Associates INC in Salem, OR 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: $125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pacific Pathology Associates INC 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 #98,495 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, Health Quest of Bronson in Bronson, MI is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $126 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#98,495
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Pathology Associates INC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$125 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Pacific Pathology Associates INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BROOKDALE SENIOR LIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MEMORIAL MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SONOMA COUNTY, DEPT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DETROIT BEHAVIORAL I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FAIRBANKS FOOT & ANK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22GREENE COUNTY EMERGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SC LIVING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UPSTATE CEREBRAL PAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HARMONY LIVING CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ELLEN'S HOME OF GERM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE CURTIS HOME INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAINT THOMAS MIDTOWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OAKLAWN HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEOPOLD HOTEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BRIGHT NOW DENTAL - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYS OPWDD HUDSON VAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WINDER NURSING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ENCOMPASS HEALTH REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Pacific Pathology As…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Pacific Pathology Associates INC 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.

Pacific Pathology Associates INC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pacific Pathology Associates INC ranks #2,423 at $125 current penalty.

How Pacific Pathology Associates INC Compares

Pacific Pathology Associates INC'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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-30

Last Inspection

2012-08-24

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$63

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $63 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$125

Current Penalty Amount

$125

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 Pacific Pathology Associates INC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Pathology Associates INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 4 1.1
Total Penalty $125 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $63 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pacific Pathology Associates INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($125 here).

Red Bluff Health Care INC $125 CA Health Quest of Bronson $126 MI Town of Mount Vernon $119 ME Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging $135 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Healthcare Services Group, INC. 2 insp. Carson City, NV Brookdale Senior Living Communities, INC. DBA High 2 insp. High Point, NC Memorial Medical Center 2 insp. Las Cruces, NM Sonoma County, Dept of Health Services, Crisis Stabilization Unit 2 insp. Santa Rosa, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Red Bluff Health Care INC
Red Bluff, CA
2 inspections $125
Grace Manor Senior Care Center TLC LLC
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $125
Health Quest of Bronson
Bronson, MI
2 inspections $126
Concepts IN Community Living INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $120
Hermistons Country Living INC
Hermiston, OR
2 inspections $120

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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 Pacific Pathology Associates INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Pathology Associates INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pacific Pathology Associates INC have? ▼
Pacific Pathology Associates INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $125.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Pathology Associates INC had? ▼
Pacific Pathology Associates INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-30 and the most recent on 2012-08-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Pathology Associates INC? ▼
Pacific Pathology Associates INC has been assessed $125 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Pacific Pathology Associates INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pacific Pathology Associates INC has 1 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 Pacific Pathology Associates INC operate in? ▼
Pacific Pathology Associates INC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621511). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pacific Pathology Associates INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacific Pathology Associates INC ranks #98,495 (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 Pacific Pathology Associates INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Pathology Associates INC's total OSHA penalty of $125 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Health Quest of Bronson in Bronson, MI is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $126 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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