Healthcare & Social Assistance · Albuquerque, NM

Lovelace Women's Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lovelace Women's Hospital ranks #34,163 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,275
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#34,163
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,163 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#34,163
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 69/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 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 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Lovelace Women's Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMETHODIST HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23LAS VENTANAS RETIREM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HHC POPLAR SPRINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LA COUNTY HEALTH SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PAVILION OF WAUKEGAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LAVENDER HILLS ASSIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSOMH CENTRAL NY PS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CENTRAL VIRGINIA TRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AACRES WA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSITY OF IOWA H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SHRINERS HOSPITALS F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12DAYBREAK MENTAL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMISUB (SFH), INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17BILLINGS PARTNERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CAPE REGIONAL MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3STATE OF OREGON OREG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEW YORK PRESBYTERIA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Lovelace Women's Hos…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Lovelace Women's Hospital has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Lovelace Women's Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lovelace Women's Hospital ranks #607 at $10,275 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $10,275 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Lovelace Women's Hospital Compares

Lovelace Women's Hospital's 3.00 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 (8.7x the sector average).

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

$1,757

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 $1,757.

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 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lovelace Women's Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $10,275 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,425 $1,757

Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lovelace Women's Hospital, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Lovelace Women's Hospital's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lovelace Women's Hospital against Elmwood Home Care, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Lovelace Women's Hospital also carries $0 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 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 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M 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.
Where does Lovelace Women's Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lovelace Women's Hospital ranks #34,163 (the upper half 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 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 $1,181 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.
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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