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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Lakewood, WA

Western State Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western State Hospital ranks #15,953 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$21,700
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#15,953
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western State Hospital 7 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,953 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 far above peers (10.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. in Hamden, CT is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $21,700 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#15,953
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Western State Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Western State Hospital runs far above peers (18.4x 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

$21,700 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Western State Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0013.126.239.352.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCLINTON CO NURSING H…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 28HOUSING AUTHORITY OF…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19RICHMOND UNIVERSITY …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8NYCHHC KINGS COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2DMC DETROIT RECEIVIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12RENOWN HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2ASSMCA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10NYSOMH GREATER BINGH…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18NORTH CAROLINA DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12SAINT LUKES MEMORIAL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4NYS OCFS GOSHEN SECU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4NYCHHC NORTH CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF MORRIS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 50U. S. DEPT OF NAVY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11PARTNERSHIPS IN COMM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6NEWARK BETH ISRAEL M…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12Western State Hospital, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9
Western State Hospital has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Western State Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Western State Hospital ranks #221 at $21,700 current penalty.

How Western State Hospital Compares

Western State Hospital's 1.29 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 (18.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-02-17

Last Inspection

2014-07-21

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 7 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $3,100 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$27,800

Current Penalty Amount

$21,700

Penalty Reduction

21.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,100 from the initial assessment of $27,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Western State Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western State Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 7 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $21,700 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,100 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western State Hospital, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,700 here).

The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. $21,700 CT Bond & Steele Clinic, P.a. $21,704 FL Windsor Elmhaven Care Center, LLC $21,555 CA Golden Gourmet, LLC $21,876 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Clinton CO Nursing Home 7 insp. Plattsburgh, NY Housing Authority of the City of New Haven 7 insp. New Haven, CT U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 7 insp. Tucson, AZ Richmond University Medical Center 7 insp. Staten Island, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Children's Center of Hamden, INC.
Hamden, CT
3 inspections $21,700
Springhill Manor Nursing Home
Mobile, AL
0 inspections $0
Bond & Steele Clinic, P.a.
Winter Haven, FL
2 inspections $21,704
Soar Corp (Northeast)
Philadelphia, PA
0 inspections $0
Westchester Neurological Consultants, P.C.
Yonkers, NY
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 Western State Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western State Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 7 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 Western State Hospital have? ▼
Western State Hospital has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Western State Hospital had? ▼
Western State Hospital has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-17 and the most recent on 2014-07-21. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western State Hospital? ▼
Western State Hospital has been assessed $21,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,800 (a 21.9% reduction).
Does Western State Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western State Hospital 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 Western State Hospital operate in? ▼
Western State Hospital operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western State Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western State Hospital ranks #15,953 (the top quarter 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 Western State Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western State Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $21,700 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (18.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Children's Center of Hamden, INC. in Hamden, CT is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $21,700 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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