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Groton Community Health Care Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Groton Community Health Care Center ranks #29,586 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty82% serious
$12,150
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#29,586
of 99,447 penalized employers

Groton Community Health Care Center in Groton, NY has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,150. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $14,629 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Groton Community Health Care Center once. These inspections turned up 11 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,586 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $14,629 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Sisters of Charity Hospital ST. Joseph Campus in Cheektowaga, NY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,790 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#29,586
of 99,447 penalized employers
$14,629
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 36/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $15K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($15K 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Groton Community Health Care Center runs far above peers (10.3x 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

$12,150 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Groton Community Health Care Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHVIEW VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CLEVELAND CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EDGEWATER CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ESPRI DENTAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MCGUIRE MEMORIAL HOMES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MAPLEWOOD CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ADVANTAGE LIVING CEN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HELEN NEWBERRY JOY H…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6METHODIST MEDICAL CE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4TAHOMA ASSOCIATES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1NEWAYGO MEDICAL CARE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CROWN CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HOLLENBECK PALMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4LEGACY HEALTH SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COLUMBIA INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ALOHA DENTAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SMILE ZONE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADVENTHEALTH CELEBRA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ST. MARY MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2Groton Community Hea…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11
Groton Community Health Care Center has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 11 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.

Groton Community Health Care Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Groton Community Health Care Center is the #516 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($12,150). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Groton Community Health Care Center ranks #4,810 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($14,629).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,150 OSHA penalties plus $14,629 WHD back wages (54.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Groton Community Health Care Center Compares

Groton Community Health Care Center's 11.00 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 (10.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-09-18

Last Inspection

2012-09-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $12,150 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$16,200

Current Penalty Amount

$12,150

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$26,779

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,050 from the initial assessment of $16,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$14,629
Employees Affected
3
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4,876
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$14,629

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Groton Community Health Care Center owed $14,629 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Groton Community Health Care Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Groton Community Health Care Center Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.7
Violations 11 1.1
Total Penalty $12,150 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,150 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Groton Community Health Care Center, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,150 here).

Chesapeak Bay Holding CO. $12,150 CA Carriage Square Health Care Center $12,153 MO Crandall Medical Center $12,145 OH PSL Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC $12,145 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Northview Village 1 insp. Saint Louis, MO Cleveland Clinic 1 insp. Cleveland, OH Edgewater Care Center 1 insp. Kerrville, TX Espri Dental 1 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Shoulders of Strength
Monroe, LA
0 inspections $0
Elite Physical Therapy - Warwick
Warwick, RI
0 inspections $0
State University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
2 inspections $26,787
Sisters of Charity Hospital ST. Joseph Campus
Cheektowaga, NY
2 inspections $26,790
Abled, Inc.
Lincoln, NE
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Groton Community Health Care Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Groton Community Health Care Center against Shoulders of Strength, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Groton Community Health Care Center'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
  • Groton Community Health Care Center also carries $14,629 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 Groton Community Health Care Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Groton Community Health Care Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 1 inspections, including 9 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 Groton Community Health Care Center have? ▼
Groton Community Health Care Center has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Groton Community Health Care Center had? ▼
Groton Community Health Care Center has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-18 and the most recent on 2012-09-18. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Groton Community Health Care Center? ▼
Groton Community Health Care Center has been assessed $12,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,200 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $14,629 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Groton Community Health Care Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Groton Community Health Care Center has 9 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 Groton Community Health Care Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Groton Community Health Care Center, resulting in $14,629 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Groton Community Health Care Center operate in? ▼
Groton Community Health Care Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623110). 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 Groton Community Health Care Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Groton Community Health Care Center 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 $14,629 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Groton Community Health Care Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Groton Community Health Care Center ranks #29,586 (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 Groton Community Health Care Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Groton Community Health Care Center's total OSHA penalty of $12,150 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (10.3x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sisters of Charity Hospital ST. Joseph Campus in Cheektowaga, NY is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $26,790 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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