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MDHHS Caro Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MDHHS Caro Center ranks #3,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty76% serious
$70,000
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#3,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

MDHHS Caro Center in Caro, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70,000. 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 MDHHS Caro Center: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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. For comparison, San Mateo County in Redwood City, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
76.5%
of violations were serious
#3,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How MDHHS Caro Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows MDHHS Caro Center runs far above peers (59.3x 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

$70,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($70,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $70,000 $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 MDHHS Caro Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNRISE HOSPITAL AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL PENINSULA GE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17DOCTORS MEDICAL CENT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14VALLEY VIEW CENTER F…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11NYCHHC GOUVERNEUR H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ONEIDA CO DSS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1TOMAH V.A. MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10GROUP HOMES OF FORSY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0LONG ISLAND JEWISH-F…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2COMPLETE CARE AT HAM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MADERA COMMUNITY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6WILLAMETTE VIEW INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5LA COUNTY HEALTH SER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MAIMONIDES MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MDHHS Caro Center, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17
MDHHS Caro Center has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

MDHHS Caro Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, MDHHS Caro Center sits at penalty rank #23 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($70,000 assessed).

How MDHHS Caro Center Compares

MDHHS Caro Center's 3.40 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 (59.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2022-07-06

Last Inspection

2023-10-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $14,000 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

76.5% of total

1

Willful

5.9% of total

2

Repeat

11.8% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.9% 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

$131,000

Current Penalty Amount

$70,000

Penalty Reduction

46.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $61,000 from the initial assessment of $131,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric MDHHS Caro Center Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 17 1.1
Total Penalty $70,000 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,000 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MDHHS Caro Center, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($70,000 here).

Woodbine Developmental Center $69,750 NJ Kuakini Medical Center $69,729 HI Sutter East Bay Hospitals DBA Absmc $72,125 CA Alaska Regional Hospital $67,200 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, LLC 5 insp. Las Vegas, NV Erie County Medical Center 5 insp. Buffalo, NY Central Peninsula General Hospital, INC 5 insp. Soldotna, AK Doctors Medical Center, INC. 5 insp. Modesto, CA

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0 inspections $0
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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 MDHHS Caro Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, MDHHS Caro Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 5 inspections, including 13 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 MDHHS Caro Center have? ▼
MDHHS Caro Center has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 1 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $70,000.
How many OSHA inspections has MDHHS Caro Center had? ▼
MDHHS Caro Center has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-07-06 and the most recent on 2023-10-24. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for MDHHS Caro Center? ▼
MDHHS Caro Center has been assessed $70,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $131,000 (a 46.6% reduction).
Does MDHHS Caro Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. MDHHS Caro Center has 13 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 2 repeat 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 MDHHS Caro Center operate in? ▼
MDHHS Caro Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623220). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does MDHHS Caro Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MDHHS Caro Center ranks #3,119 (the top 5% 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 MDHHS Caro Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
MDHHS Caro Center's total OSHA penalty of $70,000 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (59.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, San Mateo County in Redwood City, CA 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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