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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Norwalk, CA

CA State Metropolitan State Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CA State Metropolitan State Hospital ranks #79,022 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$1,740
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#79,022
of 99,447 penalized employers

CA State Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected CA State Metropolitan State Hospital 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,022 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, AssureImmune, LLC in Boca Raton, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#79,022
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows CA State Metropolitan State Hospital runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$1,740 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 CA State Metropolitan State Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONCOURSE REHABILITA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5A. HOLLY PATTERSON E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WILLIS-KNIGHTON HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYCHHC QUEENS HOSPIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYSOPWDD ALDEN IRA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYCHRA - 125TH ST, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CLINICA YAGUEZ INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WILLIAMSON VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DEPAUL COMMUNITY SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VAMC - INDIANAPOLIS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OPTIONS FOR SOUTHERN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PINE VIEW NURSING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PROVIDENCE HEALTH & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9U.S.A. HEALTHCARE-LT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NIAGARA LUTHERAN DEV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALLEGIANCE HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CA State Metropolita…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
CA State Metropolitan State Hospital has 3 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.

CA State Metropolitan State Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, CA State Metropolitan State Hospital sits at penalty rank #1,771 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($1,740 assessed).

How CA State Metropolitan State Hospital Compares

CA State Metropolitan 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-11-15

Last Inspection

2014-01-30

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$580

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $580 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$11,510

Current Penalty Amount

$1,740

Penalty Reduction

84.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,770 from the initial assessment of $11,510. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric CA State Metropolitan State Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 6 1.1
Total Penalty $1,740 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $580 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,740 here).

Hackensack University Medical Center $1,735 NJ Iems&M INC CDT Rio Grande $1,734 PR Atlantic Shores Retirement Community $1,733 VA National Healthcare Corporation $1,750 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Concourse Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, INC. 3 insp. Bronx, NY A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility 3 insp. Uniondale, NY Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center 3 insp. Lebanon, NH Willis-Knighton Health Systems 3 insp. Shreveport, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bryden Ventures, Inc.
Kaysville, UT
0 inspections $0
Shepherds Christian Academy
Philadelphia, PA
0 inspections $0
Lovejoy Learning Academy
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
AssureImmune, LLC
Boca Raton, FL
0 inspections $0
Rosewood Dental
Tooele, UT
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 CA State Metropolitan State Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, CA State Metropolitan State Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 CA State Metropolitan State Hospital have? ▼
CA State Metropolitan State Hospital has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,740.
How many OSHA inspections has CA State Metropolitan State Hospital had? ▼
CA State Metropolitan State Hospital has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-15 and the most recent on 2014-01-30. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CA State Metropolitan State Hospital? ▼
CA State Metropolitan State Hospital has been assessed $1,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,510 (a 84.9% reduction).
Does CA State Metropolitan State Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. CA State Metropolitan State 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 CA State Metropolitan State Hospital operate in? ▼
CA State Metropolitan 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 CA State Metropolitan State Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CA State Metropolitan State Hospital ranks #79,022 (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 CA State Metropolitan State Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
CA State Metropolitan State Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $1,740 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, AssureImmune, LLC in Boca Raton, FL 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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