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West Valley Vision Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Valley Vision Center ranks #51,748 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$5,656
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,748
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Valley Vision Center in Fairbanks, AK 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: $5,656. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Valley Vision Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #51,748 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Kid Central Early Childhood Center in Elgin, OK is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#51,748
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 West Valley Vision Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows West Valley Vision Center runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$5,656 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 West Valley Vision Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGLENS FALLS HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BELLEVILLE HEALTHCAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UHS OF DENVER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOSPITAL METROPOLITA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATHAN LITTAUER HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3APERION CARE PRINCET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAIRLAWN MEDICAL INV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIVERSIFIED MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROHIT PATEL, DENTIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HENRY MAYO NEWHALL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1C.R. OF ATTALLA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COMMUNITY SHELTERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7POSITIVE STEPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COMMUNITY LIVING CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CONTINUCARESA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMMUNITY MENTAL HEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILKES PEDIATRIC CLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SACRAMENTO LOAVES & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4West Valley Vision C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
West Valley Vision 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.

West Valley Vision Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, West Valley Vision Center sits at penalty rank #1,089 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($5,656 assessed).

How West Valley Vision Center Compares

West Valley Vision 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 well above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-03-30

Last Inspection

2021-03-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,828

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,828 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$5,656

Current Penalty Amount

$5,656

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 West Valley Vision Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Valley Vision Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 8 1.1
Total Penalty $5,656 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,828 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Valley Vision Center, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,656 here).

SJ Medical Center, LLC $5,649 TX BCP Ashland, LLC $5,668 NE Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center $5,630 CA Anderson Regional Medical Center $5,683 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Glens Falls Hospital 2 insp. Glens Falls, NY Beth Israel Medical Center 2 insp. New York, NY Belleville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, INC. DBA Bria Health Services of Belleville 2 insp. Belleville, IL Uhs of Denver, INC. 2 insp. Littleton, CO

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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 West Valley Vision Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Valley Vision Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 West Valley Vision Center have? ▼
West Valley Vision Center has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,656.
How many OSHA inspections has West Valley Vision Center had? ▼
West Valley Vision Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-03-30 and the most recent on 2021-03-30. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Valley Vision Center? ▼
West Valley Vision Center has been assessed $5,656 in current OSHA penalties.
Does West Valley Vision Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Valley Vision Center 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 West Valley Vision Center operate in? ▼
West Valley Vision Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621320). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Valley Vision Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Valley Vision Center ranks #51,748 (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 West Valley Vision Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Valley Vision Center's total OSHA penalty of $5,656 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kid Central Early Childhood Center in Elgin, OK 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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