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Providence Health System-Oregon

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Providence Health System-Oregon has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,010
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#76,983
of 100,495 penalized employers

Providence Health System-Oregon in Portland, OR has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,010. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Providence Health System-Oregon 10 times over 4 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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 (14.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Morningstar Care Homes at Dunn's Vista in Baldwin City, KS is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
23%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Providence Health System-Oregon runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$2,010 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Providence Health System-Oregon

The federal enforcement record for Providence Health System-Oregon in Portland, OR includes 10 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $2,010 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,010 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $201. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-06-24 to 2014-04-10, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-06-24

Last Inspection

2014-04-10

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$201

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 10 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $201 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,010

Current Penalty Amount

$2,010

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 Providence Health System-Oregon compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Providence Health System-Oregon Industry Avg
Inspections 10 0.7
Violations 5 1.1
Total Penalty $2,010 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $201 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Providence Health System-Oregon safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Providence Health System-Oregon's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 10 inspections, including 5 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 Providence Health System-Oregon have? ▼
Providence Health System-Oregon has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,010.
How many OSHA inspections has Providence Health System-Oregon had? ▼
Providence Health System-Oregon has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-24 and the most recent on 2014-04-10. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Providence Health System-Oregon? ▼
Providence Health System-Oregon has been assessed $2,010 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Providence Health System-Oregon have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Providence Health System-Oregon has 5 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 Providence Health System-Oregon operate in? ▼
Providence Health System-Oregon operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622210). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
How does Providence Health System-Oregon's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Providence Health System-Oregon's total OSHA penalty of $2,010 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Morningstar Care Homes at Dunn's Vista in Baldwin City, KS 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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