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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Tacoma, WA

Western State Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western State Hospital ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western State Hospital in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. 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 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Douglas Care Center, LLC. in Douglas, WY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 well above peers (4.2x 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

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Western State Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSSC WINDSOR OPERATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ELWYN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JACK E. MORGAN DBA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11INGRAHAM MANOR NURSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SSM HEALTHCARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOLDEN HEART ADULT M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARY GREELEY MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOST CREEK HEALTHCAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DENNIS L. LEVIN M.D.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SODEXO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OAKVIEW COMMONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYCHH CORRECTIONAL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TEWKSBURY HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CENTRO MEDICO DEL TU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MSV FITZSIMONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUSQUEHANNA OPERATOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SOUTH TEXAS EMERGENC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VA ROSEBURG MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Western State Hospital, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Western State Hospital has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 #1,169 at $5,000 current penalty.

How Western State Hospital Compares

Western State Hospital's 2.00 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 (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-12

Last Inspection

2012-09-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

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

$35,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

85.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,000 from the initial assessment of $35,000. 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 2 0.7
Violations 4 1.1
Total Penalty $5,000 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $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 ($5,000 here).

Huntington Memorial Hospital $5,000 CA Providence ST. Joseph Medical Center $5,000 CA Douglas Care Center, LLC. $5,000 WY Sacred Heart Health System, INC. $5,000 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

SSC Windsor Operating Company, LLC 2 insp. Windsor, CO Elwyn, INC. 2 insp. Elwyn, PA Jack E. Morgan DBA China Grove Retirement Center 2 insp. China Grove, NC Ingraham Manor Nursing Home 2 insp. Bristol, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Huntington Memorial Hospital
Pasadena, CA
2 inspections $5,000
Providence ST. Joseph Medical Center
Burbank, CA
4 inspections $5,000
Douglas Care Center, LLC.
Douglas, WY
2 inspections $5,000
Sacred Heart Health System, INC.
Pensacola, FL
2 inspections $5,000
Caretta Counseling Alliance
Seattle, WA
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 concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Western State Hospital had? ▼
Western State Hospital has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-12 and the most recent on 2012-09-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western State Hospital? ▼
Western State Hospital has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,000 (a 85.7% reduction).
Does Western State Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western State Hospital has 1 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 #55,488 (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 Western State Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western State Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $5,000 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Douglas Care Center, LLC. in Douglas, WY is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $5,000 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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