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Garden City Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garden City Hospital has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,150
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 (7.5x 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
55%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

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

What the Data Says About Garden City Hospital

The federal enforcement record for Garden City Hospital in Garden City, MI includes 5 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 2.40 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (66.7%) 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 $14,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $7,150 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,430. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.1x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2016-08-22 to 2024-01-02, a window of roughly 7 years.

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

$1,756

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 $1,756.

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 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Garden City Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 12 1.1
Total Penalty $7,150 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,430 $1,756
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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 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M 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.
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 $1,177 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.

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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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