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Dentex Dental at Porter

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dentex Dental at Porter ranks #35,459 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty38% serious
$9,890
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#35,459
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dentex Dental at Porter in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,890. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Dentex Dental at Porter 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,459 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mrgrtville NRSNG HM DBA Mountainside Residential in Margaretville, NY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,900 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#35,459
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dentex Dental at Porter compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Dentex Dental at Porter runs far above peers (8.4x 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

$9,890 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Dentex Dental at Porter.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAN FRANCISCO GENERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3A. HOLLY PATTERSON E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WILLIS-KNIGHTON HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYCHHC QUEENS HOSPIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYSOPWDD ALDEN IRA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYCHRA - 125TH ST, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CLINICA YAGUEZ INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FRESNO COMMUNITY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WILLIAMSON VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DEPAUL COMMUNITY SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VAMC - INDIANAPOLIS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OPTIONS FOR SOUTHERN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PINE VIEW NURSING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GUAVA HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PROVIDENCE HEALTH & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Dentex Dental at Por…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Dentex Dental at Porter has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Dentex Dental at Porter in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Dentex Dental at Porter is the #644 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($9,890).

How Dentex Dental at Porter Compares

Dentex Dental at Porter's 2.67 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 (8.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-09-28

Last Inspection

2015-03-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,297

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $3,297 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

37.5% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$12,285

Current Penalty Amount

$9,890

Penalty Reduction

19.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,395 from the initial assessment of $12,285. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Dentex Dental at Porter compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dentex Dental at Porter Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 8 1.1
Total Penalty $9,890 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,297 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dentex Dental at Porter, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,890 here).

Mrgrtville NRSNG HM DBA Mountainside Residential $9,900 NY Monroe Township Ems $9,900 NJ Pasadena Hospital Association, LTD. $9,935 CA Shore Medical Center $9,940 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

San Francisco General Hospital 3 insp. San Francisco, CA A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility 3 insp. Uniondale, NY Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center 3 insp. Lebanon, NH Willis-Knighton Health Systems 3 insp. Shreveport, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
Mrgrtville NRSNG HM DBA Mountainside Residential
Margaretville, NY
2 inspections $9,900

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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 Dentex Dental at Porter safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dentex Dental at Porter's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Dentex Dental at Porter have? ▼
Dentex Dental at Porter has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,890.
How many OSHA inspections has Dentex Dental at Porter had? ▼
Dentex Dental at Porter has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-28 and the most recent on 2015-03-13. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dentex Dental at Porter? ▼
Dentex Dental at Porter has been assessed $9,890 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,285 (a 19.5% reduction).
Does Dentex Dental at Porter have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dentex Dental at Porter has 3 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Dentex Dental at Porter operate in? ▼
Dentex Dental at Porter operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dentex Dental at Porter rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dentex Dental at Porter ranks #35,459 (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 Dentex Dental at Porter's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dentex Dental at Porter's total OSHA penalty of $9,890 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (8.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mrgrtville NRSNG HM DBA Mountainside Residential in Margaretville, NY is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $9,900 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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