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Elko County Ambulance Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elko County Ambulance Service ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elko County Ambulance Service in Elko, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elko County Ambulance Service 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Havenwyck Hospital in Auburn Hills, MI is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Elko County Ambulance Service compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Elko County Ambulance Service runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Elko County Ambulance Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOWELL GENERAL HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMPASS GROUP USA, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH ARKANSAS REGIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MN DEPT OF HUMAN SVC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RAINIER SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LIFESPIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VISTA MARIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GORDON MEMORIAL HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PATIENT SUPPORT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ST MARY'S HOME, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COPELAND OAKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE NEWYORK AND PRES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HARTFORD HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KAISER PERMANENTE WO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STEWARD ROCKLEDGE HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYSOPWDD STEINFELDT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLEVELAND CLINIC FOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Elko County Ambulanc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Elko County Ambulance Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Elko County Ambulance Service in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Elko County Ambulance Service is the #1,388 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($3,500).

How Elko County Ambulance Service Compares

Elko County Ambulance Service's 6.00 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-16

Last Inspection

2010-03-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,750 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Elko County Ambulance Service compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elko County Ambulance Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 12 1.1
Total Penalty $3,500 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elko County Ambulance Service, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

Abba Foothills Assisted Living LLC $3,500 AZ Hurley Medical Center $3,500 MI Lakeview Neurorehab Center Midwest, INC. $3,500 WI Apex Secure Care $3,500 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lowell General Hospital 2 insp. Lowell, MA Compass Group USA, INC. 2 insp. Washington, DC North Arkansas Regional Medical Center 2 insp. Harrison, AR MN Dept of Human SVC - Minnesota Security Hospital 2 insp. ST Peter, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Abba Foothills Assisted Living LLC
Tucson, AZ
2 inspections $3,500
Hurley Medical Center
Flint, MI
9 inspections $3,500
Lakeview Neurorehab Center Midwest, INC.
Waterford, WI
4 inspections $3,500
H & J Medical Supplies, INC.
West Babylon, NY
2 inspections $3,500
Havenwyck Hospital
Auburn Hills, MI
3 inspections $3,500

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What to do with this record

Use Elko County Ambulance Service'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 Elko County Ambulance Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elko County Ambulance Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 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 Elko County Ambulance Service have? ▼
Elko County Ambulance Service has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Elko County Ambulance Service had? ▼
Elko County Ambulance Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-16 and the most recent on 2010-03-16. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elko County Ambulance Service? ▼
Elko County Ambulance Service has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Elko County Ambulance Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elko County Ambulance Service 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 Elko County Ambulance Service operate in? ▼
Elko County Ambulance Service operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621999). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elko County Ambulance Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elko County Ambulance Service ranks #64,975 (the lower 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 Elko County Ambulance Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elko County Ambulance Service's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Havenwyck Hospital in Auburn Hills, MI is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $3,500 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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