Healthcare & Social Assistance · Columbus, IN

Columbus Regional Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Columbus Regional Hospital ranks #93,773 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$423
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,773
of 99,447 penalized employers

Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $423. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Columbus Regional Hospital 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,773 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Emeritus CORP in Eugene, OR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $420 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,773
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Columbus Regional Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Columbus Regional Hospital runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$423 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Columbus Regional Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedIGNITE TEEN TREATMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE DEVEREUX FOUNDAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WEST PICO TERRACE HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WASHINGTON OPERATING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ST. JOSEPH HEALTH NO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21515 LAMBERTS MILL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINDSOR SACRAMENTO E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EASTOVER OBSTETRICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HUTCHINSON REGIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY VIEW REHABILI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CATHOLIC CHARITIES O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RUSH COUNTY NURSING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PARKLAND MANOR LIVIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MONROE LABS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RELIANCE MEDICAL TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMPUNET CLINICAL LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEST WICHITA FAMILY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOLIDAY RETIREMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMERITUS AT LAKEVIEW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF ENFIELD EMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Columbus Regional Ho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Columbus Regional Hospital has 2 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.

Columbus Regional Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Columbus Regional Hospital ranks #2,260 at $423 current penalty.

How Columbus Regional Hospital Compares

Columbus Regional Hospital's 0.50 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-02-26

Last Inspection

2025-04-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$212

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $212 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$650

Current Penalty Amount

$423

Penalty Reduction

34.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $227 from the initial assessment of $650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Columbus Regional Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $423 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $212 $1,757

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Columbus Regional Hospital, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

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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 Columbus Regional Hospital safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Columbus Regional Hospital's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Columbus Regional Hospital have?
Columbus Regional Hospital has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $423.
How many OSHA inspections has Columbus Regional Hospital had?
Columbus Regional Hospital has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-02-26 and the most recent on 2025-04-16. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Columbus Regional Hospital?
Columbus Regional Hospital has been assessed $423 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $650 (a 34.9% reduction).
What industry does Columbus Regional Hospital operate in?
Columbus Regional 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 Columbus Regional Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Columbus Regional Hospital ranks #93,773 (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 Columbus Regional Hospital's safety record compare to industry average?
Columbus Regional Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $423 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Emeritus CORP in Eugene, OR is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $420 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 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.