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Hackensack University Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hackensack University Medical Center ranks #79,048 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,735
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#79,048
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,735. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 University Medical Center 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,048 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 well above peers (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Rainbow School in Fayetteville, NC is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#79,048
of 99,447 penalized employers
$7
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $7 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($4 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 Hackensack University Medical Center runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$1,735 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Hackensack University Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRISTOL CROSSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21FOREST VIEW PSYCHIAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PATIENT TRANSPORT SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYSOMH NYC CHILDREN'…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYCHHC SUSAN MCKINNE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COLUMBIACARE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DANVILLE SERVICES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FORT PAYNE HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9UNIVERSAL SERVICES L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARBOR CARE CENTER-FU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LOYOLA UNIVERSITY HE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RESOURCE, SUPPORT & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SERVICIOS MEDICOS UN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DIGNITY HEALTH DBA M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSOPWDD LONG ISLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DUNGARVIN OREGON LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CANDLEWOOD VALLEY HE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SUTTER VALLEY HOSPIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Hackensack Universit…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Hackensack University Medical Center has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 University Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Hackensack University Medical Center sits at penalty rank #1,772 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($1,735 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Hackensack University Medical Center at rank #13,687 of 13,687 employers ($7 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,735 OSHA penalties plus $7 WHD back wages (0.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hackensack University Medical Center Compares

Hackensack University Medical Center's 1.33 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-12-21

Last Inspection

2018-09-04

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$578

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $578 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$5,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,735

Penalty Reduction

66.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,742

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,365 from the initial assessment of $5,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$7
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$7
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Hackensack University Medical Center owed $7 in back wages to 1 employee across 2 cases and 2 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 Hackensack University Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hackensack University Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 4 1.1
Total Penalty $1,735 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $578 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,735 here).

Iems&M INC CDT Rio Grande $1,734 PR Atlantic Shores Retirement Community $1,733 VA CA State Metropolitan State Hospital $1,740 CA Deschutes County $1,750 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Bristol Crossing, LLC 3 insp. Bristol, CT Forest View Psychiatric Hospital INC DBA Forest View Hospital 3 insp. Grand Rapids, MI Patient Transport Systems INC 3 insp. Halifax, VA Nysomh NYC Children's Center 3 insp. Bronx, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Glade Avenue Assisted Living
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0 inspections $0
Primrose School of Lawrenceville North
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0 inspections $0
Lassa Optical
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Hackensack University Medical Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hackensack University Medical Center against Rainbow School, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Hackensack University Medical 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
  • Hackensack University Medical Center also carries $7 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 Hackensack University Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hackensack University Medical Center's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 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 Hackensack University Medical Center have? ▼
Hackensack University Medical Center has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,735.
How many OSHA inspections has Hackensack University Medical Center had? ▼
Hackensack University Medical Center has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-21 and the most recent on 2018-09-04. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hackensack University Medical Center? ▼
Hackensack University Medical Center has been assessed $1,735 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,100 (a 66.0% reduction). Additionally, $7 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Hackensack University Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hackensack University Medical Center 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.
Has Hackensack University Medical Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Hackensack University Medical Center, resulting in $7 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Hackensack University Medical Center operate in? ▼
Hackensack University Medical Center 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 Hackensack University Medical Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hackensack University Medical 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 $7 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Hackensack University Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hackensack University Medical Center ranks #79,048 (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 Hackensack University Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hackensack University Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $1,735 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rainbow School in Fayetteville, NC is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 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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