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Albany Medical Center Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Albany Medical Center Hospital has a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty86% serious
$74,930
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#2,758
of 100,495 penalized employers

Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $74,930. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Albany Medical Center Hospital 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% 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 (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Susan's Care Agency in Northridge, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Albany Medical Center Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Albany Medical Center Hospital runs far above peers (63.7x 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

$74,930 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($74,930) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $74,930 $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

What the Data Says About Albany Medical Center Hospital

The federal enforcement record for Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, NY includes 4 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 1.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (85.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $77,660 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $74,930 - a 3.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $18,733. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs far above peers (63.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-03-27 to 2024-05-01, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-03-27

Last Inspection

2024-05-01

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,733

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $18,733 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$77,660

Current Penalty Amount

$74,930

Penalty Reduction

3.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,730 from the initial assessment of $77,660. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Albany Medical Center Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Albany Medical Center Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $74,930 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,733 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albany Medical Center Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Albany Medical Center Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 4 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 Albany Medical Center Hospital have? ▼
Albany Medical Center Hospital has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $74,930.
How many OSHA inspections has Albany Medical Center Hospital had? ▼
Albany Medical Center Hospital has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-27 and the most recent on 2024-05-01. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Albany Medical Center Hospital? ▼
Albany Medical Center Hospital has been assessed $74,930 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $77,660 (a 3.5% reduction).
Does Albany Medical Center Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Albany Medical Center 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 Albany Medical Center Hospital operate in? ▼
Albany Medical Center Hospital operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
How does Albany Medical Center Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Albany Medical Center Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $74,930 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (63.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Susan's Care Agency in Northridge, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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