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MD Dental Center PC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MD Dental Center PC ranks #7,930 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty93% serious
$36,750
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,930
of 99,447 penalized employers

MD Dental Center PC in Washington, DC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected MD Dental Center PC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,930 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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 (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ogden Regional Medical Center in Ogden, UT is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,375 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
92.9%
of violations were serious
#7,930
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How MD Dental Center PC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows MD Dental Center PC runs far above peers (31.1x 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

$36,750 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 MD Dental Center PC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPROSPECT MEDICAL HOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAPE COD HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEKALB REGIONAL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ST. MARY'S MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLEVELAND CLINIC AKR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTH HEALTH AND REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22210 SANTA ANA OPCO,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEARTHSTONE AT CARRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AHMC GREATER EL MONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHA MSL GREENDALE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BIO-REFERENCE LABORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE RANCH OF OPPORTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIFESTAR EMERGENCY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COMPREHENSIVE AT ORL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KEOLA HOONANEA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DMC CORPORATION LAB …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KLAMATH SURGERY CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GEORGE W. SMITH, M.D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MD Dental Center PC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28
MD Dental Center PC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

MD Dental Center PC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, MD Dental Center PC sits at penalty rank #79 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($36,750 assessed).

How MD Dental Center PC Compares

MD Dental Center PC's 14.00 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 (31.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-15

Last Inspection

2014-02-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $18,375 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

92.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$61,600

Current Penalty Amount

$36,750

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,850 from the initial assessment of $61,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How MD Dental Center PC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric MD Dental Center PC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 28 1.1
Total Penalty $36,750 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,375 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MD Dental Center PC, both outside DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($36,750 here).

Twin Towers $36,678 OH The Devereux Foundation $36,590 PA Morris View Healthcare Center $37,000 NJ West Hills Hospital $37,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Prospect Medical Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Van Nuys, CA Cape Cod Hospital 2 insp. Hyannis, MA Dekalb Regional Health System, INC. 2 insp. Decatur, GA ST. Mary's Medical Center, INC 2 insp. Huntington, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Harmony Care at Stamford
Stamford, TX
0 inspections $0
America A Care, LLC
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Twin Towers
Cincinnati, OH
5 inspections $36,678
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Ogden, UT
2 inspections $6,375
Riverside Convalescent Hospital
Chico, CA
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 MD Dental Center PC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, MD Dental Center PC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 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 MD Dental Center PC have? ▼
MD Dental Center PC has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,750.
How many OSHA inspections has MD Dental Center PC had? ▼
MD Dental Center PC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-15 and the most recent on 2014-02-21. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for MD Dental Center PC? ▼
MD Dental Center PC has been assessed $36,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,600 (a 40.3% reduction).
Does MD Dental Center PC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. MD Dental Center PC has 26 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.
What industry does MD Dental Center PC operate in? ▼
MD Dental Center PC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does MD Dental Center PC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MD Dental Center PC ranks #7,930 (the top 10% 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 MD Dental Center PC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
MD Dental Center PC's total OSHA penalty of $36,750 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (31.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ogden Regional Medical Center in Ogden, UT is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $6,375 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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