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Houlton Regional Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Houlton Regional Hospital ranks #14,424 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$23,650
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,424
of 99,447 penalized employers

Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Houlton Regional Hospital 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,424 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Horizon Diversified Group #6 in Mission Viejo, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#14,424
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Houlton Regional Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Houlton Regional Hospital runs far above peers (20.0x 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

$23,650 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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 Houlton Regional Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOMNI MANOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PACIFIC DIAGNOSTIC L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BROOKDALE SENIOR LIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WETZEL COUNTY HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DELMAR GARDENS ON TH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MONROE TOWNSHIP EMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BICKFORD SENIOR LIVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DOWNEY REGIONAL MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WELLS NURSING HOME, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PROVIDENCE PERSONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALIFORNIA HEALTHCAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DONALD MCFEE MEMORIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MODERN MEDICAL & WEI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALFREDO GONZALEZ TEX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROSSGATES FAMILY DO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CORAL REEF OPERATING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AVAMERE-HILLSBORO OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CLAY COUNTY - EMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Houlton Regional Hos…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Houlton Regional Hospital has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Houlton Regional Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Houlton Regional Hospital ranks #194 at $23,650 current penalty.

How Houlton Regional Hospital Compares

Houlton Regional Hospital's 3.50 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 (20.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-15

Last Inspection

2013-02-26

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $11,825 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$23,650

Current Penalty Amount

$23,650

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Houlton Regional Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $23,650 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,825 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Houlton Regional Hospital, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,650 here).

Antelope Valley Healthcare District $23,710 CA Wesley Medical Center, LLC $23,531 KS Pioneer Industries $23,775 WA Cherry Hill Rehab and Care Center LLC $23,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Omni Manor, INC. 2 insp. Columbiana, OH Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories 2 insp. Santa Barbara, CA Brookdale Senior Living Communities, INC. 2 insp. Scotts Valley, CA San Antonio Regional Hospital 2 insp. Upland, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Golden Berry, Inc.
Elk Grove, CA
0 inspections $0
Aspire Human Services LLC - Boise
Boise, ID
0 inspections $0
Lily's Guest Home
Stockton, CA
0 inspections $0
Horizon Diversified Group #6
Mission Viejo, CA
0 inspections $0
Assessment & Treatment Alternatives
Philadelphia, PA
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 Houlton Regional Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Houlton Regional Hospital's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Houlton Regional Hospital have? ▼
Houlton Regional Hospital has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Houlton Regional Hospital had? ▼
Houlton Regional Hospital has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-15 and the most recent on 2013-02-26. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Houlton Regional Hospital? ▼
Houlton Regional Hospital has been assessed $23,650 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Houlton Regional Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Houlton Regional Hospital has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Houlton Regional Hospital operate in? ▼
Houlton Regional Hospital 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 Houlton Regional Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Houlton Regional Hospital ranks #14,424 (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 Houlton Regional Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Houlton Regional Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $23,650 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (20.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Horizon Diversified Group #6 in Mission Viejo, CA 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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