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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Camden, NJ

Cooper University Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cooper University Hospital ranks #7,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$40,000
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cooper University Hospital 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Holly Services, Inc. in Hacienda Heights, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#7,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cooper University Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Cooper University Hospital runs far above peers (33.9x 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

$40,000 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cooper University Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRAM SINGING WOODS T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INTEGRITY CRESCENT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MRGRTVILLE NRSNG HM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOWELL TREATMENT CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CABRINI OF WESTCHESTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MACOMB COUNTY MARTHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BROOKDALE SENIOR LIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CATHOLIC CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CEDARGATE HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COUNTRY CLUB RETIREM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOOTSTRAPS OCCUPATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DAVIS & DAVIS MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLINICA SANTA ROSA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BEACON SPECIALIZED L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEDIFAST WEIGHT CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CONTINENT HEALTH COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAKE JEANETTE URGENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GOLDIN ENTERPRISES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SMILE CENTER DENTAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Cooper University Ho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Cooper University Hospital has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Cooper University Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Cooper University Hospital sits at penalty rank #69 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($40,000 assessed).

How Cooper University Hospital Compares

Cooper University Hospital's 9.00 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 far above peers (33.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-06-09

Last Inspection

2015-10-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $20,000 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$55,000

Current Penalty Amount

$40,000

Penalty Reduction

27.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,000 from the initial assessment of $55,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Cooper University Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 18 1.1
Total Penalty $40,000 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $20,000 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cooper University Hospital, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,000 here).

Governor's Center Re LLC $40,233 MA Sunny Acres Nursing Home, INC. $39,600 MA Medmark Treatment Centers - Sacramento, INC. $40,600 CA ST. Mary's Regional Medical Center $39,306 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pram Singing Woods Te LLC DBA Spring Hills Singing Woods 2 insp. Dayton, OH Integrity Crescent Park Village LLC 2 insp. Crestview, FL Mrgrtville NRSNG HM DBA Mountainside Residential 2 insp. Margaretville, NY Lowell Treatment Center 2 insp. Lowell, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Holly Services, Inc.
Hacienda Heights, CA
0 inspections $0
Oakfield Manor
Milpitas, CA
0 inspections $0
Vanderbilt Pain Management
Franklin, TN
0 inspections $0
Happy Ranch Program
Woodland, CA
0 inspections $0
Manorcare Health Services
West Deptford, NJ
4 inspections $39,986

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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 Cooper University Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cooper University Hospital's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Cooper University Hospital have? ▼
Cooper University Hospital has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Cooper University Hospital had? ▼
Cooper University Hospital has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-09 and the most recent on 2015-10-22. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cooper University Hospital? ▼
Cooper University Hospital has been assessed $40,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $55,000 (a 27.3% reduction).
Does Cooper University Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cooper University Hospital has 12 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 Cooper University Hospital operate in? ▼
Cooper University 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 Cooper University Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cooper University Hospital ranks #7,030 (the top 10% 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 Cooper University Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cooper University Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $40,000 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (33.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Holly Services, Inc. in Hacienda Heights, CA 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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