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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Decatur, GA

Dekalb Regional Health System, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. ranks #26,052 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$13,944
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,052
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. in Decatur, GA 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: $13,944. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #26,052 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, A Companion Network in Saint Louis, MO is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#26,052
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. runs far above peers (11.8x 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

$13,944 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Dekalb Regional Health System, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MD DENTAL CENTER PC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALDEN - TOWN MANOR R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN WINDS HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIVERSIFIED PARTNERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C.L.A.S.S., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GENESIS HEALTH SYSTEM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOCTORS' HOSPITAL OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SINAI HOSPITAL OF BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BRADFORD REGIONAL ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARY WASHINGTON HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KAISER FOUNDATION HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AHMC HEALTHCARE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONCEPTS IN COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC DENTAL GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BEDFORD COUNTY EMERG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JEFFERSON CENTER FOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Dekalb Regional Heal…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. 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.

Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. ranks #421 at $13,944 current penalty.

How Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. Compares

Dekalb Regional Health System, INC.'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 (11.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-01

Last Inspection

2016-06-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,972

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $6,972 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$17,544

Current Penalty Amount

$13,944

Penalty Reduction

20.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,600 from the initial assessment of $17,544. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $13,944 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,972 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dekalb Regional Health System, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,944 here).

Wilmot Care Center, INC. $13,970 SD Midwest Covenant Home, INC. $13,980 NE Greenbrook Manor Care & Rehabilitation Center, LLC $14,000 NJ Alameda Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation $14,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Redwood City Medical Center 2 insp. Redwood City, CA MD Dental Center PC 2 insp. Washington, DC Mayaguez Medical Center 2 insp. Mayaguez, PR Alden - Town Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, INC. 2 insp. Cicero, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Glen Elston Nursing and Rehab Centre
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Smile Designs by Dr. Charlotte Gerry
Live Oak, FL
0 inspections $0
A Companion Network
Saint Louis, MO
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 Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dekalb Regional Health System, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. have? ▼
Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,944.
How many OSHA inspections has Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. had? ▼
Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-01 and the most recent on 2016-06-24. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dekalb Regional Health System, INC.? ▼
Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. has been assessed $13,944 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,544 (a 20.5% reduction).
Does Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. has 6 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 Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. operate in? ▼
Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. 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 Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. ranks #26,052 (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 Dekalb Regional Health System, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dekalb Regional Health System, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,944 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (11.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, A Companion Network in Saint Louis, MO 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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