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Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center ranks #18,989 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty60% serious
$18,675
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#18,989
of 99,447 penalized employers

Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,675. 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 Health Washington Hospital Center 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,989 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Avalon-Oakley in Oakley, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#18,989
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 Health Washington Hospital Center runs far above peers (15.8x 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

$18,675 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Health Washington Hospital Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOB OPTIONS, INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OSWEGO COUNTY DEPT. …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5METRO HEALTH CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHERN OREGON ASPI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ERLANGER HEALTH SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19THE RUTLAND HOSPITAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PHC - CLEVELAND INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PROVIDENCE TARZANA M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EVERGREEN OREGON HEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEPARTMENT OF STATE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THE SPRINGS LIVING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CLATSOP COUNTY DEVEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CLEARBROOK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PORT CITY OPERATING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7IOWA VETERANS HOME, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BELMONT PINES HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GRUETLI LAAGER - SEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSOPWDD NYC DO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VIA CHRISTI HOSPITAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Medstar Health Washi…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Health Washington Hospital Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center sits at penalty rank #278 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($18,675 assessed).

How Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center Compares

Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center's 1.67 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 (15.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-10-07

Last Inspection

2021-01-25

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $6,225 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$92,312

Current Penalty Amount

$18,675

Penalty Reduction

79.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $73,637 from the initial assessment of $92,312. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 5 1.1
Total Penalty $18,675 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,225 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,675 here).

Salvation Army Southeast MI Adult Rehab CTR $18,677 MI Embassy Healthcare, INC. $18,662 OH Churchill Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs $18,654 NV Hillsides $18,650 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Job Options, Incorporated 3 insp. Imperial Beach, CA Oswego County Dept. of Social Services 3 insp. Mexico, NY Metro Health Central Corporation 3 insp. Utuado, PR Southern Oregon Aspire INC 3 insp. Grants Pass, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Salvation Army Southeast MI Adult Rehab CTR
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $18,677
The Brian Center
Columbia, SC
0 inspections $0
Maui Medical Group, Inc.-Wailuku
Wailuku, HI
0 inspections $0
Avalon-Oakley
Oakley, CA
0 inspections $0
Embassy Healthcare, INC.
Dalton, OH
3 inspections $18,662

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What to do with this record

Use Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center'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 Health Washington Hospital Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Health Washington Hospital Center have? ▼
Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center had? ▼
Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-07 and the most recent on 2021-01-25. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center? ▼
Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center has been assessed $18,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $92,312 (a 79.8% reduction).
Does Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center has 3 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 Health Washington Hospital Center operate in? ▼
Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center 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 Health Washington Hospital Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center ranks #18,989 (the top quarter 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 Health Washington Hospital Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center's total OSHA penalty of $18,675 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (15.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Avalon-Oakley in Oakley, 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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