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Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Medstar Georgetown University Hospital ranks #30,135 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$11,965
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#30,135
of 99,447 penalized employers

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,965. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,135 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. For comparison, CHESCO Services in Chesterfield, SC is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#30,135
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Medstar Georgetown University Hospital runs far above peers (10.1x 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

$11,965 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedELMWOOD HILLS HEALTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ST. JOSEPH TRANSITIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MISSION POINT OF CLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11THE HOSPITALS OF PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HOME PLACE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HAGEDORN PSYCHIATRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHEAST ALASKA REG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MEADOWVIEW NURSING H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15STEARNS NURSING AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FRIO COUNTY HOSPITAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SUNRISE PRIMARY CARE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MICHIGAN MASONIC HOM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SAINT THOMAS WEST HO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SAINT LUKES MEMORIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE CHILDREN'S CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UPMC SUSQUEHANNA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HAMILTON & HERRING O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INDIAN HEALTH SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Medstar Georgetown U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital ranks #528 at $11,965 current penalty.

How Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Compares

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's 1.00 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 (10.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-03-15

Last Inspection

2022-07-12

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,988

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,988 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$17,093

Current Penalty Amount

$11,965

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,128 from the initial assessment of $17,093. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Medstar Georgetown University Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $11,965 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,988 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, both outside DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,965 here).

Uhs of Denver, INC. $11,934 CO Mat-Su Senior Services Adult Day Services $11,934 AK DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital $12,000 MI New Jersey Veterans Home at Paramus $12,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center LLC 3 insp. Blackwood, NJ ST. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV Mission Point of Clinton Township LLC 3 insp. Clinton Township, MI The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus 3 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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What to do with this record

Use Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital have? ▼
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,965.
How many OSHA inspections has Medstar Georgetown University Hospital had? ▼
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-15 and the most recent on 2022-07-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Medstar Georgetown University Hospital? ▼
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital has been assessed $11,965 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,093 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Medstar Georgetown University Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Medstar Georgetown University Hospital has 1 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 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital operate in? ▼
Medstar Georgetown University 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.
Where does Medstar Georgetown University Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital ranks #30,135 (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 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $11,965 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (10.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, CHESCO Services in Chesterfield, SC 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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