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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Marion, VA

Hands of Grace

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hands of Grace ranks #58,032 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$4,532
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,032
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hands of Grace in Marion, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,532. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case 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 Hands of Grace 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,032 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $12,773 in back wages owed to 31 affected workers. For comparison, Golden Care Home Health in Tulsa, OK is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#58,032
of 99,447 penalized employers
$12,773
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $13K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($13K 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 Hands of Grace compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hands of Grace runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$4,532 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Hands of Grace.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUHS OF WESTWOOD PEMB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARE ONE AT LIVINGST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WILMOT CARE CENTER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CATON PARK NURSING H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COMMUNITY SUPPORT NE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALAMEDA CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIERRA HEALTH CARE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRONSON METHODIST HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRESBYTERIAN HOME & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE SALVATION ARMY ARC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARRELL MEMORIAL NUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AHAVA MEDICAL & REHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TIERRA SENIOR LIVING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ST. JOHN OF GOD RETI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OUR LADY OF LOURDES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ABBEY DENTAL CENTER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERRIMAC MEDICAL INV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HIGHLAND MANOR HEALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Hands of Grace, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Hands of Grace has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Hands of Grace in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hands of Grace ranks #1,243 at $4,532 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Hands of Grace ranks #5,211 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($12,773).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,532 OSHA penalties plus $12,773 WHD back wages (73.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hands of Grace Compares

Hands of Grace's 5.00 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 well above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-20

Last Inspection

2015-04-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,266

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,266 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$6,475

Current Penalty Amount

$4,532

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,305

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,943 from the initial assessment of $6,475. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$12,773
Employees Affected
31
WHD Violations
42
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$412
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$12,773

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Hands of Grace owed $12,773 in back wages to 31 employees across 1 case and 42 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 Hands of Grace compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hands of Grace Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 10 1.1
Total Penalty $4,532 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,266 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hands of Grace, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,532 here).

Pine Forest Health and Rehabilitation $4,546 MS Spring Mountain Women's Health $4,557 NV Artis Senior Living of South Hills $4,500 PA Savannah Cove and Court of Maitland $4,500 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Uhs of Westwood Pembroke 2 insp. Pembroke, MA Care One at Livingston Assisted Living 2 insp. Livingston, NJ Wilmot Care Center, INC. 2 insp. Wilmot, SD Caton Park Nursing Home 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Golden Care Home Health
Tulsa, OK
0 inspections $0
Elite Care Services, LLC
Madison Heights, VA
0 inspections $0
Pavilion of Waukegan
Waukegan, IL
0 inspections $0
Tender Touch Hospice
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Work Skills Corporation
Brighton, MI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Hands of Grace's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hands of Grace against Golden Care Home Health, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Hands of Grace'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
  • Hands of Grace also carries $12,773 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 Hands of Grace safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hands of Grace's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 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 Hands of Grace have? ▼
Hands of Grace has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,532.
How many OSHA inspections has Hands of Grace had? ▼
Hands of Grace has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-20 and the most recent on 2015-04-06. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hands of Grace? ▼
Hands of Grace has been assessed $4,532 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,475 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $12,773 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Hands of Grace have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hands of Grace 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 Hands of Grace been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hands of Grace, resulting in $12,773 in back wages owed to 31 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Hands of Grace operate in? ▼
Hands of Grace operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623311). 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 Hands of Grace owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hands of Grace 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 $12,773 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Hands of Grace rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hands of Grace ranks #58,032 (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 Hands of Grace's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hands of Grace's total OSHA penalty of $4,532 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Golden Care Home Health in Tulsa, OK 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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