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Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bronson Battle Creek Hospital ranks #72,791 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,450
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#72,791
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bronson Battle Creek Hospital 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,791 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 (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Guilford House, LLC in Guilford, CT is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,450 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#72,791
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bronson Battle Creek Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Bronson Battle Creek Hospital runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$2,450 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ST. CATHERINE OF SIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WOODBRIDGE DEVELOPME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL REGIONAL HOS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1METHODIST HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23LAS VENTANAS RETIREM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HHC POPLAR SPRINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LA COUNTY HEALTH SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PAVILION OF WAUKEGAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LAVENDER HILLS ASSIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSOMH CENTRAL NY PS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CENTRAL VIRGINIA TRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AACRES WA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSITY OF IOWA H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SHRINERS HOSPITALS F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12DAYBREAK MENTAL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMISUB (SFH), INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17BILLINGS PARTNERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Bronson Battle Creek…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital is the #1,597 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($2,450).

How Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Compares

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital's 0.33 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 (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-10-05

Last Inspection

2020-10-29

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$817

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $817 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,450

Current Penalty Amount

$2,450

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $2,450 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $817 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,450 here).

The Homestead at Anoka INC - Anoka Rehab & Living $2,450 MN National Healthcare Corporation $2,450 TN The Guilford House, LLC $2,450 CT NHC Healthcare/Dickson, LLC $2,450 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Mayaguez Medical Center - DR. Ramon Emeterio Betances INC 3 insp. Mayaguez, PR ST. Catherine of Siena Medical Center 3 insp. Smithtown, NY Woodbridge Developmental Center 3 insp. Woodbridge, NJ Central Regional Hospital 3 insp. Butner, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Homestead at Anoka INC - Anoka Rehab & Living
Anoka, MN
2 inspections $2,450
National Healthcare Corporation
Murfreesboro, TN
2 inspections $2,450
The Guilford House, LLC
Guilford, CT
2 inspections $2,450
NHC Healthcare/Dickson, LLC
Dickson, TN
2 inspections $2,450
Priceless Childcare
Grand Prairie, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Bronson Battle Creek Hospital's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Bronson Battle Creek Hospital against The Homestead at Anoka INC - Anoka Rehab & Living, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Bronson Battle Creek Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 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 Bronson Battle Creek Hospital have? ▼
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Bronson Battle Creek Hospital had? ▼
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-05 and the most recent on 2020-10-29. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bronson Battle Creek Hospital? ▼
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital has been assessed $2,450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Bronson Battle Creek Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bronson Battle Creek Hospital 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.
What industry does Bronson Battle Creek Hospital operate in? ▼
Bronson Battle Creek 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.
Where does Bronson Battle Creek Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital ranks #72,791 (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 Bronson Battle Creek Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $2,450 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Guilford House, LLC in Guilford, CT is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $2,450 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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