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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Walnut Creek, CA

John Muir Health

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), John Muir Health ranks #11,198 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 5 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$28,725
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#11,198
of 99,447 penalized employers

John Muir Health in Walnut Creek, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,725. 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 John Muir Health 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,198 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 far above peers (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2.38M in back wages owed to 3,519 affected workers. For comparison, TriMed Healthcare in Newtown, PA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#11,198
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2.38M
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $2.4M in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2.4M 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 John Muir Health compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows John Muir Health runs far above peers (24.3x 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

$28,725 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 John Muir Health.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHWEST PERMANENTE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0REGO PARK HEALTH CARE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3ADULT LEARNING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SUNRISE HOSPITAL AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ERIE CO HOME, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11NORTHWEST MEDICAL FO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7NYSOPWDD BARRINGER D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0SULTAN DENTAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3VIRTUA MEMORIAL HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20NYCHHC JACOBI HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0GARDEN CITY HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12WILLIAM BEAUMONT ARM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8ROBERT J DOLE VA MED…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1TOWNSHIP OF UNION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NASHVILLE GENERAL HO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24John Muir Health, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5
John Muir Health has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

John Muir Health in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, John Muir Health sits at penalty rank #133 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($28,725 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, John Muir Health ranks #6 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($2.38M).

Combined federal exposure here: $28,725 OSHA penalties plus $2.38M WHD back wages (98.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How John Muir Health Compares

John Muir Health'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 (24.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-09-13

Last Inspection

2026-03-25

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,745

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,745 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$37,725

Current Penalty Amount

$28,725

Penalty Reduction

23.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2.41M

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,000 from the initial assessment of $37,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2.38M
Employees Affected
3,519
WHD Violations
3,520
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$676
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$2.38M

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that John Muir Health owed $2.38M in back wages to 3,519 employees across 1 case and 3,520 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 John Muir Health compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric John Muir Health Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 5 1.1
Total Penalty $28,725 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,745 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for John Muir Health, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,725 here).

Gloucester County Improvement Authority $28,650 NJ Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, LLC $28,566 MA Omni Manor, INC. $28,912 OH Hudson Hospital Opco LLC DBA Carepoint Health Christ Hospital $28,916 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Northwest Permanente PC 5 insp. Portland, OR Rego Park Health Care 5 insp. Flushing, NY Adult Learning Systems of Oregon INC 5 insp. Portland, OR Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center 5 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Successful Aging
Upper Darby, PA
0 inspections $0
Good Family Support Services
Philadelphia, PA
0 inspections $0
HomePlus Care
Upper Darby, PA
0 inspections $0
Young's Healthcare
Annandale, VA
0 inspections $0
TriMed Healthcare
Newtown, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use John Muir Health's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare John Muir Health against Successful Aging, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether John Muir Health'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
  • John Muir Health also carries $2.38M 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 John Muir Health safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, John Muir Health's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 5 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 John Muir Health have? ▼
John Muir Health has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,725.
How many OSHA inspections has John Muir Health had? ▼
John Muir Health has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-13 and the most recent on 2026-03-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for John Muir Health? ▼
John Muir Health has been assessed $28,725 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,725 (a 23.9% reduction). Additionally, $2.38M in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does John Muir Health have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. John Muir Health has 2 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 John Muir Health been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against John Muir Health, resulting in $2.38M in back wages owed to 3,519 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does John Muir Health operate in? ▼
John Muir Health operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622310). 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 John Muir Health owes me wages? ▼
If you believe John Muir Health 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 $2.38M in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does John Muir Health rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, John Muir Health ranks #11,198 (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 John Muir Health's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
John Muir Health's total OSHA penalty of $28,725 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (24.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, TriMed Healthcare in Newtown, PA 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.