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Fort Payne Hospital Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fort Payne Hospital Corporation ranks #17,275 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious
$20,250
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#17,275
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fort Payne Hospital Corporation in Fort Payne, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fort Payne Hospital Corporation 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,275 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Clare Bridge of Richland Hills in North Richland Hills, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#17,275
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Fort Payne Hospital Corporation runs far above peers (17.1x 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

$20,250 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fort Payne Hospital Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBORO PARK OPERATING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NORTHEAST GEORGIA ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DIGNITY HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0JESUP OPERATOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0JERSEY CITY MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HACKENSACK UNIVERSIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MID MICHIGAN INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CONTRA COSTA REGIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HURON HEALTH CARE CE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CHRISTUS HEALTH SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SULLIVAN CO DEPT OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYCHRA OFFICE OF CHI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALAMEDA COUNTY MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PRESTON MEMORIAL HOS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WESTPORT HEALTH CARE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LOVELACE MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COLUMBUS TRANSPORT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11UNIVERSITY OF UTAH H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4IL DEPT. OF HUMAN SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Fort Payne Hospital …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Fort Payne Hospital Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Fort Payne Hospital Corporation in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Fort Payne Hospital Corporation is the #245 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($20,250).

How Fort Payne Hospital Corporation Compares

Fort Payne Hospital Corporation's 3.00 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 far above peers (17.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-01-02

Last Inspection

2022-03-25

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,750 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$24,648

Current Penalty Amount

$20,250

Penalty Reduction

17.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,398 from the initial assessment of $24,648. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Fort Payne Hospital Corporation compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fort Payne Hospital Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $20,250 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,750 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fort Payne Hospital Corporation, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,250 here).

Andbe Home, INC. $20,274 KS Generations Healthcare Agency, INC. $20,285 CA University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital $20,200 NY Belleville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, INC. DBA Bria Health Services of Belleville $20,302 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Boro Park Operating CO, LLC. 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Northeast Georgia Medical Center, INC. 3 insp. Gainesville, GA Dignity Health 3 insp. Stockton, CA Jesup Operator, LLC 3 insp. Jesup, GA

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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 Fort Payne Hospital Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fort Payne Hospital Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Fort Payne Hospital Corporation have? ▼
Fort Payne Hospital Corporation has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Fort Payne Hospital Corporation had? ▼
Fort Payne Hospital Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-02 and the most recent on 2022-03-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fort Payne Hospital Corporation? ▼
Fort Payne Hospital Corporation has been assessed $20,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,648 (a 17.8% reduction).
Does Fort Payne Hospital Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fort Payne Hospital Corporation has 8 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 Fort Payne Hospital Corporation operate in? ▼
Fort Payne Hospital Corporation 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 Fort Payne Hospital Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fort Payne Hospital Corporation ranks #17,275 (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 Fort Payne Hospital Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fort Payne Hospital Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $20,250 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (17.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clare Bridge of Richland Hills in North Richland Hills, TX 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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