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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Antelope Valley Hospital ranks #36,491 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$9,520
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#36,491
of 99,447 penalized employers

Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,520. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Antelope Valley Hospital 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,491 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 far above peers (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Atlanta Home Health Care in Atlanta, GA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#36,491
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 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 Antelope Valley Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Antelope Valley Hospital runs far above peers (8.1x 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

$9,520 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Antelope Valley Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWILLIAM BEAUMONT ARM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CENTRO MEDICO DEL TU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0GRAHAM COUNTY REHABI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14NYSOPWDD SUMMIT PARK…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CHAUTAUQUA CO OFFICE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4OHNH EMP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33SHRUB OAK INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16HACKENSACK MERIDIAN …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SALEM VA MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10PENN STATE MILTON S.…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10RSL EUGENE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5NYSOCFS AUSTIN A MAC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14TRINITY HEALTH OF NE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NYSDOH VETERANS' HOM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18CRESTVIEW OPERATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11WILLIAM W. BACKUS HO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0NYSOTDA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2DS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11Antelope Valley Hosp…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
Antelope Valley Hospital has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Antelope Valley Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Antelope Valley Hospital ranks #672 at $9,520 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $9,520 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Antelope Valley Hospital Compares

Antelope Valley Hospital's 1.20 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 (8.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-08-23

Last Inspection

2020-09-23

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,904

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $1,904 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$16,240

Current Penalty Amount

$9,520

Penalty Reduction

41.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$9,520

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,720 from the initial assessment of $16,240. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Antelope Valley Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 6 1.1
Total Penalty $9,520 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,904 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Antelope Valley Hospital, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,520 here).

Chi Health $9,500 NE Methodist Medical Center of Illinois $9,500 IL Kool Smiles $9,500 WA Mental Health Kokua, Safe Haven $9,540 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

William Beaumont Army Medical Center 5 insp. Fort Bliss, TX Centro Medico del Turabo INC 5 insp. Caguas, PR Graham County Rehabilitation Center, INC. 5 insp. Safford, AZ Nysopwdd Summit Parkway Ira 5 insp. Canandaigua, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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What to do with this record

Use Antelope Valley Hospital's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Antelope Valley Hospital against 621610 No Place Like Home Services, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Antelope Valley Hospital'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
  • Antelope Valley Hospital also carries $0 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 Antelope Valley Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Antelope Valley Hospital's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 Antelope Valley Hospital have? ▼
Antelope Valley Hospital has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Antelope Valley Hospital had? ▼
Antelope Valley Hospital has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-23 and the most recent on 2020-09-23. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Antelope Valley Hospital? ▼
Antelope Valley Hospital has been assessed $9,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,240 (a 41.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Antelope Valley Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Antelope Valley Hospital 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.
Has Antelope Valley Hospital been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Antelope Valley Hospital, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Antelope Valley Hospital operate in? ▼
Antelope Valley Hospital operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). 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 Antelope Valley Hospital owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Antelope Valley Hospital 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Antelope Valley Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Antelope Valley Hospital ranks #36,491 (the upper 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 Antelope Valley Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Antelope Valley Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $9,520 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (8.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atlanta Home Health Care in Atlanta, GA 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.