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West Woods of Niles

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Woods of Niles ranks #86,959 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$980
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#86,959
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Woods of Niles in Niles, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $980. 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 Woods of Niles 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,959 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Golden Living Center-Petersburg in Petersburg, IN is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $975 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#86,959
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How West Woods of Niles compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows West Woods of Niles sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$980 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Woods of Niles.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILLTOP HEALTH CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20VIRTUA- WEST JERSEY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ST. VINCENT'S MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALDEN-VALLEY RIDGE R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PALOS COMMUNITY HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LLANFAIR HOUSE CARE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EXETER DISTRICT AMBU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14KAISER PERMANENTE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NYSOMH STARC BRIDGEV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1POPLAR BLUFF REGIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN VIRGINIA ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FOREST EDGE HEALTHCA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ORANGE CO DEPT OF HE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HUDSON COUNTY PLAZA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NJDHS-ANCORA PSYCHIA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17NORTHWELL HEALTH ORZ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AVAMERE LAKE OSWEGO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2West Woods of Niles, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
West Woods of Niles has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Woods of Niles in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, West Woods of Niles sits at penalty rank #2,011 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($980 assessed).

How West Woods of Niles Compares

West Woods of Niles's 0.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-02-12

Last Inspection

2020-05-27

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$327

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $327 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$2,450

Current Penalty Amount

$980

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,470 from the initial assessment of $2,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How West Woods of Niles compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Woods of Niles Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $980 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $327 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Woods of Niles, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($980 here).

Britthaven of Wilkesboro, INC.DBA Westwood Hills $975 NC Pacific Int'l Maritime Medical Service, INC $975 OR Golden Living Center-Petersburg $975 IN Han Frye CORP $965 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Hilltop Health Center 3 insp. Ansonia, CT Virtua- West Jersey Health System, INC. 3 insp. Voorhees, NJ ST. Vincent's Medical Center, INC. 3 insp. Jacksonville, FL Alden-Valley Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, INC. 3 insp. Bloomingdale, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Britthaven of Wilkesboro, INC.DBA Westwood Hills
Wilkesboro, NC
2 inspections $975
Pacific Int'l Maritime Medical Service, INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $975
Golden Living Center-Petersburg
Petersburg, IN
2 inspections $975
Han Frye CORP
Eureka, CA
2 inspections $965
Camuy Health Services INC
Camuy, PR
3 inspections $963

Compare West Woods of Niles vs Britthaven of Wilkesboro, INC.DBA Westwood Hills side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use West Woods of Niles's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare West Woods of Niles against Britthaven of Wilkesboro, INC.DBA Westwood Hills, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether West Woods of Niles's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
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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 Woods of Niles safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Woods of Niles's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does West Woods of Niles have? ▼
West Woods of Niles has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $980.
How many OSHA inspections has West Woods of Niles had? ▼
West Woods of Niles has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-12 and the most recent on 2020-05-27. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Woods of Niles? ▼
West Woods of Niles has been assessed $980 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,450 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does West Woods of Niles have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Woods of Niles has 2 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 Woods of Niles operate in? ▼
West Woods of Niles operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Woods of Niles rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Woods of Niles ranks #86,959 (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 Woods of Niles's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Woods of Niles's total OSHA penalty of $980 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Golden Living Center-Petersburg in Petersburg, IN is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $975 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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