Professional & Technical Services · Vancouver, WA
US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.
- $0
- OSHA penalties
- 5
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Diamondback E&P LLC in Midland, TX is another professional & technical services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 2.5
- violations per inspection
- 60.0%
- of violations were serious
Compliance score
- D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.
Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?
Each dot is one of 21 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory.
How US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory Compares
US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.
No OSHA penalty has been assessed against US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory to date. The Professional & Technical Services sector average runs $1,358 per employer.
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2021-11-03
Last Inspection
2022-05-12
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
2.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$0
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,331
What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
3
Serious
60.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
2
Other-Than-Serious
40.0% 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.
Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services
How US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 0.6 |
| Violations | 5 | 1.2 |
| Total Penalty | $0 | $1,358 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $0 | $2,331 |
Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services
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What to do with this record
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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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