Healthcare & Social Assistance · Emerson, NJ

Emerson Convalescent Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emerson Convalescent Center ranks #23,330 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$15,474
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,330
of 99,447 penalized employers

Emerson Convalescent Center in Emerson, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,474. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Emerson Convalescent Center 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,330 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Good Hands Home Care - Fountain Valley in Fountain Valley, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#23,330
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Emerson Convalescent Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Emerson Convalescent Center runs far above peers (13.1x 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

$15,474 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Emerson Convalescent Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19HELIA HEALTHCARE OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MEDICALODGES JACKSON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FIRST ATLANTIC CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JOB OPTIONS, INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LANTERMAN DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CAYUGA CO NURSING HOME, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JOB OPTIONS, INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OSWEGO COUNTY DEPT. …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5METRO HEALTH CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHERN OREGON ASPI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ERLANGER HEALTH SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19THE RUTLAND HOSPITAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PHC - CLEVELAND INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PROVIDENCE TARZANA M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EVERGREEN OREGON HEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEPARTMENT OF STATE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THE SPRINGS LIVING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Emerson Convalescent…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Emerson Convalescent Center has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Emerson Convalescent Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Emerson Convalescent Center is the #361 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($15,474).

How Emerson Convalescent Center Compares

Emerson Convalescent Center's 1.33 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 (13.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-01-19

Last Inspection

2021-04-08

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,158

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $5,158 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$21,720

Current Penalty Amount

$15,474

Penalty Reduction

28.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,246 from the initial assessment of $21,720. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Emerson Convalescent Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Emerson Convalescent Center Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 4 1.1
Total Penalty $15,474 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,158 $1,757

Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Emerson Convalescent Center, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Emerson Convalescent Center safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Emerson Convalescent Center's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Emerson Convalescent Center have?
Emerson Convalescent Center has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,474.
How many OSHA inspections has Emerson Convalescent Center had?
Emerson Convalescent Center has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-19 and the most recent on 2021-04-08. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Emerson Convalescent Center?
Emerson Convalescent Center has been assessed $15,474 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,720 (a 28.8% reduction).
Does Emerson Convalescent Center have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Emerson Convalescent Center has 2 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 Emerson Convalescent Center operate in?
Emerson Convalescent Center 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 Emerson Convalescent Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Emerson Convalescent Center ranks #23,330 (the top quarter 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 Emerson Convalescent Center's safety record compare to industry average?
Emerson Convalescent Center's total OSHA penalty of $15,474 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (13.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Good Hands Home Care - Fountain Valley in Fountain Valley, 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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