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Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC ranks #47,625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$6,526
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,625
of 99,447 penalized employers

Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC in Defiance, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,526. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, At Home By Choice in Oklahoma City, OK is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#47,625
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC runs far above peers (5.5x 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

$6,526 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVIRTUA HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15VILLA CREST HEALTHCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE BROTHERS OF MERC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CATAWBA VALLEY MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAPLEWOOD MAYFLOWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AHMC SAN GABRIEL VAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ST JOSEPH TERRACE AP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAREPLUS AMBULANCE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIRST CARE MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE GUILFORD HOUSE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WESTLAND NURSING & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ST JOSEPH HEALTH SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHEATHAM COUNTY - EM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ATRIA LA JOLLA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0IL DEPT. OF VETERAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOCTORS CENTER HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RUSH COPLEY MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Defiance Healthcare …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC is the #988 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($6,526).

How Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC Compares

Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC's 2.50 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 (5.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-08-12

Last Inspection

2022-08-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,263 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$11,601

Current Penalty Amount

$6,526

Penalty Reduction

43.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,075 from the initial assessment of $11,601. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 5 1.1
Total Penalty $6,526 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,263 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,526 here).

Advanced Health Care of Paradise $6,526 NV Richmond Health Care Center $6,527 TX Lakeland Village $6,550 WA The Curtis Home $6,500 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Virtua Hospital 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ Villa Crest Healthcare Center, LLC 2 insp. Manchester, NH The Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2 insp. Clarence, NY Catawba Valley Medical Center, INC. 2 insp. Hickory, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Advanced Health Care of Paradise
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $6,526
At Home By Choice
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
Richmond Health Care Center
Richmond, TX
2 inspections $6,527
HASC Center, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
Hometown Manor
Georgetown, KY
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 Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC have? ▼
Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,526.
How many OSHA inspections has Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC had? ▼
Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-12 and the most recent on 2022-08-17. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC? ▼
Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC has been assessed $6,526 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,601 (a 43.7% reduction).
Does Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC has 4 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 Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC operate in? ▼
Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC ranks #47,625 (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 Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,526 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (5.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, At Home By Choice in Oklahoma City, OK 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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