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Scranton Counseling Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Scranton Counseling Center ranks #40,003 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty88% serious
$8,408
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,003
of 99,447 penalized employers

Scranton Counseling Center in Scranton, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,408. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Scranton Counseling Center 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,003 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Hispanic Counseling Center in Hempstead, NY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#40,003
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Scranton Counseling Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Scranton Counseling Center runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$8,408 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Scranton Counseling Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOMMUNITY TISSUE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STATE UNIVERSITY OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KINDRED HOSPITAL-LA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEOGEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HEBREW HOME FOR AGED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SENIORS MANAGEMENT N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NORTHERN LIGHT EASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KAISER PERMANENTE LO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL ORTHODONTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAINT LUKES MEMORIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BARNWELL NURSING AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PIEDMONT RESIDENTIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE PLACE AT MARTINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MILESTONE MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MUNICIPIO DE LAS PIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ADVANCED CENTER FOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF LEDYARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Scranton Counseling …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Scranton Counseling Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Scranton Counseling Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Scranton Counseling Center sits at penalty rank #754 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($8,408 assessed).

How Scranton Counseling Center Compares

Scranton Counseling Center's 4.00 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 far above peers (7.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-26

Last Inspection

2017-03-02

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,204

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $4,204 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$11,210

Current Penalty Amount

$8,408

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,802 from the initial assessment of $11,210. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Scranton Counseling Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 8 1.1
Total Penalty $8,408 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,204 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Scranton Counseling Center, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,408 here).

Generations at Regency, LLC $8,400 IL Smiles Today Dental Group LLC $8,400 NV Social Vocational Services, INC. $8,400 CA Tutera Acquirers, INC. $8,430 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Community Tissue Services 2 insp. Kettering, OH Neighborhood Health Services Corporation 2 insp. Plainfield, NJ State University of Iowa 2 insp. Iowa City, IA Kindred Hospital-LA Mirada 2 insp. LA Mirada, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Cottages Senior Living
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Miners Medical
Wilkes Barre, PA
0 inspections $0
Hispanic Counseling Center
Hempstead, NY
0 inspections $0
Flamingo Island Preschool
Richardson, TX
0 inspections $0
TJS&MC - Beaumont
Vista, CA
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 Scranton Counseling Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Scranton Counseling Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Scranton Counseling Center have? ▼
Scranton Counseling Center has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,408.
How many OSHA inspections has Scranton Counseling Center had? ▼
Scranton Counseling Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-26 and the most recent on 2017-03-02. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Scranton Counseling Center? ▼
Scranton Counseling Center has been assessed $8,408 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,210 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Scranton Counseling Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Scranton Counseling Center has 7 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 Scranton Counseling Center operate in? ▼
Scranton Counseling Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621112). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Scranton Counseling Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Scranton Counseling Center ranks #40,003 (the upper 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 Scranton Counseling Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Scranton Counseling Center's total OSHA penalty of $8,408 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hispanic Counseling Center in Hempstead, NY 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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