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Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health ranks #663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty42% serious
$179,375
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#663
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health in Jersey City, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $179,375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Silver Lake Hospital in Newark, NJ is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#663
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health runs far above peers (151.9x 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

$179,375 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($179,375) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $179,375 $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 Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health.

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: 0Jersey City Medical …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health sits at penalty rank #1 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($179,375 assessed).

How Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health Compares

Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health's 4.00 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 (151.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-06-28

Last Inspection

2022-12-22

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$59,792

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $59,792 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

1

Willful

8.3% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$179,707

Current Penalty Amount

$179,375

Penalty Reduction

0.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $332 from the initial assessment of $179,707. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 12 1.1
Total Penalty $179,375 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $59,792 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($179,375 here).

Centura Health Corporation $130,000 CO Altamont Ambulance Service, INC. $124,840 IL Telecare Corporation $122,060 CA The New York and Presbyterian Hospital $112,509 NY

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.

Alvita Care
Hauppauge, NY
0 inspections $0
Specialty In-Home Services
Dexter, MO
0 inspections $0
Owl Inc.
Durham, NC
0 inspections $0
Silver Lake Hospital
Newark, NJ
0 inspections $0
Your Choice Services, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
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 Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 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 Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health have? ▼
Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $179,375.
How many OSHA inspections has Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health had? ▼
Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-28 and the most recent on 2022-12-22. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health? ▼
Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health has been assessed $179,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $179,707 (a 0.2% reduction).
Does Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health has 5 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health operate in? ▼
Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health 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 Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health ranks #663 (the top 1% 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 Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jersey City Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health's total OSHA penalty of $179,375 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (151.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Silver Lake Hospital in Newark, NJ 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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