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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Fitchburg, MA

Community Health Connections

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Community Health Connections ranks #48,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$6,300
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Community Health Connections in Fitchburg, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Community Health Connections 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ramona Rehabilitation and Post Acute Care, INC. in Hemet, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,300 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#48,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Community Health Connections compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Community Health Connections runs far above peers (5.3x 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

$6,300 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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 Community Health Connections.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE GUY'S CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BIRMINGHAM HEALTH CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17WESTMINSTER COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLORIDA CANCER SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ST. MARK VILLAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VERDE VALLEY MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MED CENTRO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MERIDIAN CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HOSPITAL EPISCOPAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROGERS MEMORIAL HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ZANDRA RENEE PETWAY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ATLANTIC COAST REHAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHARLES F WADEE MD PA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KAISER PERMANENTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DURHAM COUNTY COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ASHE COUNTY GROUP HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYSED ADULT CAREER A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLAREMORE INDIAN HOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RENAISSANCE CARE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Community Health Con…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Community Health Connections has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Community Health Connections in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Community Health Connections sits at penalty rank #1,011 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($6,300 assessed).

How Community Health Connections Compares

Community Health Connections's 3.50 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 far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-21

Last Inspection

2013-07-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,150 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$23,400

Current Penalty Amount

$6,300

Penalty Reduction

73.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,100 from the initial assessment of $23,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Community Health Connections compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Community Health Connections Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $6,300 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,150 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Community Health Connections, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,300 here).

Ramona Rehabilitation and Post Acute Care, INC. $6,300 CA Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth $6,300 NV Department of Children and Families $6,300 NJ Eagle Ambulance $6,300 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

The Guy's Clinic 2 insp. Houston, TX Birmingham Health Care Center 2 insp. Derby, CT Westminster Communities of Florida 2 insp. Saint Petersburg, FL Florida Cancer Specialists, P.L. 2 insp. Tallahassee, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ramona Rehabilitation and Post Acute Care, INC.
Hemet, CA
2 inspections $6,300
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $6,300
Department of Children and Families
Trenton, NJ
3 inspections $6,300
Eagle Ambulance
Clancy, MT
2 inspections $6,300
Greystone Park Fire Department
Morris Plains, NJ
2 inspections $6,300

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What to do with this record

Use Community Health Connections's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Community Health Connections safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Community Health Connections's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Community Health Connections have? ▼
Community Health Connections has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Community Health Connections had? ▼
Community Health Connections has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-21 and the most recent on 2013-07-02. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Community Health Connections? ▼
Community Health Connections has been assessed $6,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,400 (a 73.1% reduction).
Does Community Health Connections have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Community Health Connections has 5 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 Community Health Connections operate in? ▼
Community Health Connections 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 Community Health Connections rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Community Health Connections ranks #48,825 (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 Community Health Connections's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Community Health Connections's total OSHA penalty of $6,300 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ramona Rehabilitation and Post Acute Care, INC. in Hemet, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $6,300 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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