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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Plainview, NY

Acupath Laboratories, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Acupath Laboratories, INC. ranks #62,327 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,880
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#62,327
of 99,447 penalized employers

Acupath Laboratories, INC. in Plainview, NY has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,880. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Acupath Laboratories, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,327 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $72,882 in back wages owed to 18 affected workers. For comparison, The Center of Hope/Noress Corp in Southbridge, MA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#62,327
of 99,447 penalized employers
$72,882
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 31/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $73K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($73K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Acupath Laboratories, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Acupath Laboratories, INC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$3,880 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Acupath Laboratories, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAIRVIEW HEALTH SERV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CONCORDIA OF THE SOU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2APEX SECURE CARE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GREENBOUGH HEALTH AN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COASTAL PALMS NURSIN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BELLEVIEW VALLEY NUR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LAKELAND OPEN MRI, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1WESLEY ENHANCED LIVING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2VERNON ADVENT CHRIST…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ST. JAMES NURSING CE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ARTIS SENIOR LIVING …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10BERGEN COUNTY BOARD …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ADVANCED HEALTH AND …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0THE INN AT COALRIDGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ACACIA LEARNING CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ERLANGER HEALTH SYSTEM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1INDIAN OAKS LIVING C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JANE PHILLIPS MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Acupath Laboratories…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Acupath Laboratories, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

Acupath Laboratories, INC. in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Acupath Laboratories, INC. is the #1,336 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($3,880). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Acupath Laboratories, INC. ranks #1,192 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($72,882).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,880 OSHA penalties plus $72,882 WHD back wages (94.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Acupath Laboratories, INC. Compares

Acupath Laboratories, INC.'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 (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2017-10-02

Last Inspection

2017-10-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,880

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,880 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$5,174

Current Penalty Amount

$3,880

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$76,762

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,294 from the initial assessment of $5,174. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$72,882
Employees Affected
18
WHD Violations
18
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4,049
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$72,882

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Acupath Laboratories, INC. owed $72,882 in back wages to 18 employees across 1 case and 18 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Acupath Laboratories, INC. compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Acupath Laboratories, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $3,880 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,880 $1,757
View all 17,945 employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance →

Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Acupath Laboratories, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,880 here).

Botetourt Health Care LLC $3,881 VA Alpena Regional Medical Center $3,875 MI National Orthodontics at Stonecrest, P.C. $3,871 GA Marian Manor $3,871 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Fairview Health Services 1 insp. Minneapolis, MN Concordia of the South Hills 1 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Apex Secure Care 1 insp. Brownfield, TX Doctors Hospital of Sarasota 1 insp. Sarasota, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Floral Home Care Agency LLC
Bronx, NY
0 inspections $0
Classic Healthcare Inc
Lancaster, PA
0 inspections $0
Athena Health Care Systems RI LLC
Woonsocket, RI
2 inspections $76,818
Northview Village
Saint Louis, MO
1 inspections $3,570
The Center of Hope/Noress Corp
Southbridge, MA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Acupath Laboratories, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Acupath Laboratories, INC. against Floral Home Care Agency LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Acupath Laboratories, INC.'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
  • Acupath Laboratories, INC. also carries $72,882 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Acupath Laboratories, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Acupath Laboratories, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 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 Acupath Laboratories, INC. have? ▼
Acupath Laboratories, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,880.
How many OSHA inspections has Acupath Laboratories, INC. had? ▼
Acupath Laboratories, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-02 and the most recent on 2017-10-02. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Acupath Laboratories, INC.? ▼
Acupath Laboratories, INC. has been assessed $3,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,174 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $72,882 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Acupath Laboratories, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Acupath Laboratories, INC. has 1 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.
Has Acupath Laboratories, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Acupath Laboratories, INC., resulting in $72,882 in back wages owed to 18 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Acupath Laboratories, INC. operate in? ▼
Acupath Laboratories, INC. operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621511). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Acupath Laboratories, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Acupath Laboratories, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $72,882 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Acupath Laboratories, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Acupath Laboratories, INC. ranks #62,327 (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 Acupath Laboratories, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Acupath Laboratories, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,880 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Center of Hope/Noress Corp in Southbridge, MA 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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