Healthcare & Social Assistance · Birmingham, AL

Gateway

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gateway ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gateway in Birmingham, AL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gateway 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Abba Foothills Assisted Living LLC in Tucson, AZ is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gateway compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Gateway runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Gateway.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARE CENTER (GLISAN)…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SUTTER BAY HOSPITALS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5GRAYCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10COMMUNITY HEALTH SER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11TOWN OF MOUNT VERNON, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MONROE COUNTY DEPT O…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2DEPT OF VETERANS AFF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0VENTURA COUNTY MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CORTLAND PARK REHABI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17KALEIDA HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MIDWEST DIVISION-MEN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MEDICALODGES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SSM HEALTHCARE OF OK…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSITY OF MICHIG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HAMPSTEAD OUTLOOK, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1VIRTUA WEST JERSEY H…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ERIE VA MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0THE PERMANENTE MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9AUBURN COMMUNITY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1Gateway, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3
Gateway has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Gateway in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Gateway is the #1,388 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($3,500).

How Gateway Compares

Gateway's 0.75 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-06-04

Last Inspection

2017-11-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $875 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$9,494

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

63.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,994 from the initial assessment of $9,494. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Gateway Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $3,500 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $875 $1,757

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gateway, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

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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 Gateway safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Gateway's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Gateway have?
Gateway has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Gateway had?
Gateway has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-04 and the most recent on 2017-11-14. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gateway?
Gateway has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,494 (a 63.1% reduction).
Does Gateway have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Gateway has 1 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 Gateway operate in?
Gateway operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623990). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gateway rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gateway ranks #64,975 (the lower 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 Gateway's safety record compare to industry average?
Gateway's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Abba Foothills Assisted Living LLC in Tucson, AZ is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $3,500 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.