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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania ranks #16,375 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$21,187
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,375
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,187. 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 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,375 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Petal Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Tyler, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#16,375
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 77/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania runs far above peers (17.9x 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

$21,187 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUHS OF CENTENNIAL PE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSOMH MOHAWK VALLEY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HILLCREST FAMILY SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWNSHIP OF UPPER DI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GOLDEN EMPIRE AFFORD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SINAI-GRACE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSOPWDD COPPER CITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0METROSTAT DIAGNOSTIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2EMERITUS AT MANDEVILLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HILLTOP HEALTH CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20VIRTUA- WEST JERSEY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ST. VINCENT'S MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALDEN-VALLEY RIDGE R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PALOS COMMUNITY HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MIDMICHIGAN MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LLANFAIR HOUSE CARE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Hospital of the Univ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is the #230 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($21,187).

Combined federal exposure here: $21,187 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Compares

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's 2.00 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 (17.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-03-03

Last Inspection

2019-11-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,062

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $7,062 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$32,595

Current Penalty Amount

$21,187

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$21,187

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,408 from the initial assessment of $32,595. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 6 1.1
Total Penalty $21,187 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,062 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,187 here).

Mille Lacs Health System $21,200 MN Stearns Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC $21,245 IL Fairport Baptist Homes $21,104 NY Glens Falls Hospital $21,065 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Uhs of Centennial Peaks LLC 3 insp. Louisville, CO State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families 3 insp. Middletown, CT U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 3 insp. Chillicothe, OH Nysomh Mohawk Valley Psychiatric CTR 3 insp. Utica, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Trio-Healthcare LLC
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Elmcroft of Carrollwood
Tampa, FL
1 inspections $0
Paul Scates MD PC.
Somerville, TN
0 inspections $0
Petal Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Tyler, TX
0 inspections $0
Ageway Boarding Care #3
Union City, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania against Trio-Healthcare LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania'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
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania also carries $0 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 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania have? ▼
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,187.
How many OSHA inspections has Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania had? ▼
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-03 and the most recent on 2019-11-04. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania? ▼
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has been assessed $21,187 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,595 (a 35.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has 4 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 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania operate in? ▼
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 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 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania ranks #16,375 (the top quarter 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 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's total OSHA penalty of $21,187 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (17.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Petal Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Tyler, TX 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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