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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Mount Vernon, OH

Knox Community Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Knox Community Hospital has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,902
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#62,762
of 100,495 penalized employers

Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,902. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Knox Community Hospital: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American National Red Cross in Philadelphia, PA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,902 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
38%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Knox Community Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Knox Community Hospital runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$3,902 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Knox Community Hospital

The federal enforcement record for Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, OH includes 5 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.60 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $3,902 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,902 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $780. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-12-04 to 2022-05-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2020-12-04

Last Inspection

2022-05-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$780

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $780 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,902

Current Penalty Amount

$3,902

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 Knox Community Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Knox Community Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $3,902 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $780 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox Community Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Knox Community Hospital's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 5 inspections. 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 Knox Community Hospital have? ▼
Knox Community Hospital has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,902.
How many OSHA inspections has Knox Community Hospital had? ▼
Knox Community Hospital has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-12-04 and the most recent on 2022-05-13. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Knox Community Hospital? ▼
Knox Community Hospital has been assessed $3,902 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Knox Community Hospital operate in? ▼
Knox Community Hospital operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
How does Knox Community Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Knox Community Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $3,902 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, American National Red Cross in Philadelphia, PA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $3,902 in current penalties.

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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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