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Garden City Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garden City Hospital ranks #44,804 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,150
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#44,804
of 99,447 penalized employers

Garden City Hospital in Garden City, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,150. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Garden City Hospital 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,804 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 far above peers (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte, NC is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,150 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#44,804
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Garden City Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Garden City Hospital runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$7,150 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Garden City Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNASHVILLE GENERAL HO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24NYCHH WOODHULL MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0VALLEY PACKAGING IND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19MOUNT CARMEL BEHAVIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6VHS ACQUISITION SUBS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CARIBE PHYSICIANS PL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11THE CARLE FOUNDATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6STEWARD HOLY FAMILY …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CABELL HUNTINGTON HO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4JOHN MUIR HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYCDHS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1HUNTERDON DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10METROHEALTH INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BAY AREA HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0UC DAVIS HEALTH SYST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4OREGON MENNONITE RES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MUNICIPIO DE CANOVANAS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0Garden City Hospital, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12
Garden City Hospital has 5 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.

Garden City Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Garden City Hospital sits at penalty rank #895 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($7,150 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,150 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Garden City Hospital Compares

Garden City Hospital's 2.40 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 (6.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-08-22

Last Inspection

2024-01-02

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,430

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $1,430 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$14,300

Current Penalty Amount

$7,150

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,150

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,150 from the initial assessment of $14,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Garden City Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 12 1.1
Total Penalty $7,150 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,430 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Garden City Hospital, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,150 here).

Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community $7,150 NC Fred Finch Youth Center $7,155 CA Saddleback Memorial Medical Center $7,160 CA GJT Investors LLC $7,161 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Nashville General Hospital at Meharry 5 insp. Nashville, TN NYCHH Woodhull Medical CTR 5 insp. Brooklyn, NY Valley Packaging Industries, INC. 5 insp. Appleton, WI Mount Carmel Behavioral Health LLC 5 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $7,150
Elite Private Care
Longview, TX
0 inspections $0
Oak Creek Center
Lufkin, TX
0 inspections $0
Fred Finch Youth Center
Oakland, CA
5 inspections $7,155
The Childrens Red Door Learning Academy
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Garden City Hospital's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Garden City Hospital against Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Garden City Hospital's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
  • Garden City Hospital also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Garden City Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garden City Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 5 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 Garden City Hospital have? ▼
Garden City Hospital has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Garden City Hospital had? ▼
Garden City Hospital has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-22 and the most recent on 2024-01-02. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garden City Hospital? ▼
Garden City Hospital has been assessed $7,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,300 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Garden City Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Garden City Hospital 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.
Has Garden City Hospital been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Garden City Hospital, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Garden City Hospital operate in? ▼
Garden City Hospital 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.
What should I do if Garden City Hospital owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Garden City Hospital owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Garden City Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Garden City Hospital ranks #44,804 (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 Garden City Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garden City Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $7,150 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte, NC is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $7,150 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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