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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Albuquerque, NM

Lovelace Women's Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lovelace Women's Hospital has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,275
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,275. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lovelace Women's Hospital 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 9 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, The Ravens Group, Inc. in Lanham, MD is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
66%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Lovelace Women's Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Lovelace Women's Hospital runs far above peers (8.7x 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

$10,275 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lovelace Women's Hospital

The federal enforcement record for Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM includes 3 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $10,275 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $10,275 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,425. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs far above peers (8.7x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-11-29 to 2016-01-26, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-11-29

Last Inspection

2016-01-26

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,425 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$10,275

Current Penalty Amount

$10,275

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,275

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

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Lovelace Women's Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lovelace Women's Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $10,275 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,425 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lovelace Women's Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lovelace Women's Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Lovelace Women's Hospital have? ▼
Lovelace Women's Hospital has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,275.
How many OSHA inspections has Lovelace Women's Hospital had? ▼
Lovelace Women's Hospital has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-29 and the most recent on 2016-01-26. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lovelace Women's Hospital? ▼
Lovelace Women's Hospital has been assessed $10,275 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Lovelace Women's Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lovelace Women's Hospital has 9 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 Lovelace Women's Hospital been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lovelace Women's Hospital, 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 Lovelace Women's Hospital operate in? ▼
Lovelace Women's 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.
What should I do if Lovelace Women's Hospital owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Lovelace Women's Hospital 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.
How does Lovelace Women's Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lovelace Women's Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $10,275 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (8.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Ravens Group, Inc. in Lanham, MD is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 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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