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Hackensack Meridian Health

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hackensack Meridian Health ranks #30,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$11,666
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,725
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,666. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hackensack Meridian Health 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $11,656 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#30,725
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hackensack Meridian Health compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hackensack Meridian Health runs far above peers (9.9x 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

$11,666 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Hackensack Meridian Health.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTERFAITH MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26NEODESHA CARE & REHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PROJECT RENEWAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REDWOOD OF CARMEL HI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OMAHA NURSING AND RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAYBROOK - P DENVER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAMILY HEALTH CARE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ATTLEBORO MEDICAL IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RAMONA REHABILITATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BROMPTON HEIGHTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELCOR OPERATING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5URGENT CARE OF MADIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEGACY EMANUEL HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LILLIAN CARTER HEALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OHNH EMP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIGNITY HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Hackensack Meridian …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Hackensack Meridian Health has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Hackensack Meridian Health in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hackensack Meridian Health ranks #540 at $11,666 current penalty.

How Hackensack Meridian Health Compares

Hackensack Meridian Health's 2.50 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 (9.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-10-10

Last Inspection

2023-05-31

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,833 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$17,782

Current Penalty Amount

$11,666

Penalty Reduction

34.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,116 from the initial assessment of $17,782. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Hackensack Meridian Health Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 5 1.1
Total Penalty $11,666 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,833 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hackensack Meridian Health, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,666 here).

Las Palmas Medical Center $11,656 TX Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center $11,655 MO Beyond Urgent Care Management LLC $11,681 CT State of California Department of State Hospitals $11,700 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Interfaith Medical Center 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Neodesha Care & Rehabilitation Center 2 insp. Neodesha, KS Project Renewal 2 insp. New York, NY Redwood of Carmel Hills 2 insp. Independence, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jenkins Memorial
Jefferson, AR
0 inspections $0
Younger Days
Philadelphia, PA
0 inspections $0
Preferred Imaging
Plano, TX
0 inspections $0
Las Palmas Medical Center
El Paso, TX
4 inspections $11,656
Victorious Community Development Corp.
Durham, NC
0 inspections $0

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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 Hackensack Meridian Health safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hackensack Meridian Health's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Hackensack Meridian Health have? ▼
Hackensack Meridian Health has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,666.
How many OSHA inspections has Hackensack Meridian Health had? ▼
Hackensack Meridian Health has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-10 and the most recent on 2023-05-31. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hackensack Meridian Health? ▼
Hackensack Meridian Health has been assessed $11,666 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,782 (a 34.4% reduction).
Does Hackensack Meridian Health have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health has 2 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 Hackensack Meridian Health operate in? ▼
Hackensack Meridian Health 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 Hackensack Meridian Health rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hackensack Meridian Health ranks #30,725 (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 Hackensack Meridian Health's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hackensack Meridian Health's total OSHA penalty of $11,666 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (9.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $11,656 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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