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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Utica, NY

Heritage Operating Associates, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heritage Operating Associates, LLC ranks #40,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,192
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#40,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heritage Operating Associates, LLC in Utica, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,192. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heritage Operating Associates, LLC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. For comparison, Progressive Implantology & Periodontics in Pittsford, NY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,192 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#40,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Heritage Operating Associates, LLC runs far above peers (6.9x 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

$8,192 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Heritage Operating Associates, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUCSF MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SAN FRANCISCO GENERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WILLIS-KNIGHTON HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CLINICA YAGUEZ INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FRESNO COMMUNITY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VAMC - INDIANAPOLIS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OPTIONS FOR SOUTHERN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PINE VIEW NURSING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GUAVA HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PROVIDENCE HEALTH & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9U.S.A. HEALTHCARE-LT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ALLEGIANCE HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HOWARD UNIVERSITY HO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ALTAPOINTE HEALTH SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MONMOUTH COUNTY CARE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11THE EDGAR P. BENJAMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Heritage Operating A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Heritage Operating Associates, LLC has 3 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.

Heritage Operating Associates, LLC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Heritage Operating Associates, LLC sits at penalty rank #766 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($8,192 assessed).

How Heritage Operating Associates, LLC Compares

Heritage Operating Associates, LLC's 1.00 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 (6.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-01-27

Last Inspection

2025-08-27

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,731

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,731 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$13,653

Current Penalty Amount

$8,192

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,461 from the initial assessment of $13,653. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Heritage Operating Associates, LLC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heritage Operating Associates, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $8,192 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,731 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Heritage Operating Associates, LLC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,192 here).

Galion Community Hospital $8,192 OH Diversicare of Big Springs, LLC $8,192 AL Wallick Properties Midwest, LLC $8,192 OH SCC Edinburg LLC $8,192 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ucsf Medical Center 3 insp. San Francisco, CA San Francisco General Hospital 3 insp. San Francisco, CA Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center 3 insp. Lebanon, NH Willis-Knighton Health Systems 3 insp. Shreveport, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Progressive Implantology & Periodontics
Pittsford, NY
2 inspections $8,192
Galion Community Hospital
Galion, OH
4 inspections $8,192
Diversicare of Big Springs, LLC
Huntsville, AL
2 inspections $8,192
Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility, INC
Horseheads, NY
2 inspections $8,192
Wallick Properties Midwest, LLC
Toledo, OH
2 inspections $8,192

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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 Heritage Operating Associates, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Heritage Operating Associates, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Heritage Operating Associates, LLC have? ▼
Heritage Operating Associates, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,192.
How many OSHA inspections has Heritage Operating Associates, LLC had? ▼
Heritage Operating Associates, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-01-27 and the most recent on 2025-08-27. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heritage Operating Associates, LLC? ▼
Heritage Operating Associates, LLC has been assessed $8,192 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,653 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Heritage Operating Associates, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Heritage Operating Associates, LLC has 3 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 Heritage Operating Associates, LLC operate in? ▼
Heritage Operating Associates, LLC 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.
Where does Heritage Operating Associates, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heritage Operating Associates, LLC ranks #40,824 (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 Heritage Operating Associates, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Heritage Operating Associates, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,192 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (6.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Progressive Implantology & Periodontics in Pittsford, NY is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $8,192 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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