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Emerson Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emerson Hospital has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty85% serious
$51,290
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,892
of 100,495 penalized employers

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $51,290. 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 Hospital 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 11 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Littlefield Hospitality House in Littlefield, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Emerson Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Emerson Hospital runs far above peers (43.6x 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

$51,290 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What the Data Says About Emerson Hospital

The federal enforcement record for Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 13 violations, translating to 3.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 11 (84.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $85,881 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $51,290 - a 40.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $12,823. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs far above peers (43.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-05-23 to 2018-12-14, a window of roughly 7 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-05-23

Last Inspection

2018-12-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,823

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $12,823 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$85,881

Current Penalty Amount

$51,290

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $34,591 from the initial assessment of $85,881. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Emerson Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Emerson Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 13 1.1
Total Penalty $51,290 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,823 $1,756
View all 18,008 employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerson Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Emerson Hospital's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 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 Hospital have? ▼
Emerson Hospital has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $51,290.
How many OSHA inspections has Emerson Hospital had? ▼
Emerson Hospital has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-23 and the most recent on 2018-12-14. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Emerson Hospital? ▼
Emerson Hospital has been assessed $51,290 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $85,881 (a 40.3% reduction).
Does Emerson Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Emerson Hospital has 11 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 Hospital operate in? ▼
Emerson Hospital operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
How does Emerson Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Emerson Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $51,290 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (43.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Littlefield Hospitality House in Littlefield, TX is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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