Other Services · Anchorage, AK

Smithsons

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Smithsons ranks #32,144 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty46% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$11,075
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #32,144
of 99,447 penalized employers

Smithsons in Anchorage, AK 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: $11,075. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Smithsons 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #32,144 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Legacy Nails and Spa in El Paso, TX is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection: 46.2%
of violations were serious: #32,144
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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Smithsons

$11,075
Other Services avg

$3,070

What this shows Smithsons runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$11,075 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Smithsons.

Smithsons 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.

Smithsons in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Smithsons ranks #436 at $11,075 current penalty.

How Smithsons Compares

Smithsons'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 above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-07-25

Last Inspection

2024-05-30

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,538

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $5,538 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Serious

46.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,075

Current Penalty Amount

$11,075

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Smithsons compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Smithsons	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.2
Violations	13	3.8
Total Penalty	$11,075	$3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,538	$2,499

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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Smithsons, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,075 here).

Casa Collision $11,086 TX Vantage Healthcare Linen Services, LLP $11,088 PA Browning Tucker CORP. $11,088 NV Coastcon LLC $11,025 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gerry Raymond Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Brookville 2 insp. Brookville, PA Gate Petroleum Company 2 insp. Middleburg, FL Dutch Enterprises INC. 2 insp. Cape Girardeau, MO Barber Ford, INC. 2 insp. Exeter, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Motors and Compressors INC

2 inspections $11,086

Vantage Healthcare Linen Services, LLP

Erie, PA

3 inspections $11,088

Browning Tucker CORP.

Mesquite, NV

2 inspections $11,088

Legacy Nails and Spa

El Paso, TX

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 Smithsons safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Smithsons's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Smithsons have? ▼

Smithsons has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,075.

How many OSHA inspections has Smithsons had? ▼

Smithsons has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-25 and the most recent on 2024-05-30. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Smithsons? ▼

Smithsons has been assessed $11,075 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Smithsons have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Smithsons has 6 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 Smithsons operate in? ▼

Smithsons operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812990). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Smithsons rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Smithsons ranks #32,144 (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 Smithsons's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Smithsons's total OSHA penalty of $11,075 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Legacy Nails and Spa in El Paso, TX is a similar other services 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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