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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Chattanooga, TN

Memorial Health Care System INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Memorial Health Care System INC ranks #48,875 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty79% serious
$6,275
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,875
of 99,447 penalized employers

Memorial Health Care System INC in Chattanooga, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,275. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Memorial Health Care System INC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,875 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Keystone Transitional Living-Male in Greenville, PA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#48,875
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 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 Memorial Health Care System INC runs far above peers (5.3x 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

$6,275 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Memorial Health Care System INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTWOOD NURSING CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GRNC OPERATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMSTERDAM NURSING HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CASA DE LAS CAMPANAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DOUGLAS CARE CENTER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE SOUTH SUBURBAN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALL WELL-BEING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OPDYKE MEDICAL, PLLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SKAGIT CRISIS CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREENFIELD PLACE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW BLOOMFIELD EMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NYSOPWDD HUDSON VALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTH PROVIDENCE URG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRINITY HEALTH-MICHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ASCENSION SE WISCONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITIZENS MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0INSTITUTO MÉDICO DEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MANATI MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GATEWAY HEALTHCARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSOPWDD QUAKER RD IRA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Memorial Health Care…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Memorial Health Care System INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Memorial Health Care System INC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Memorial Health Care System INC ranks #1,020 at $6,275 current penalty.

How Memorial Health Care System INC Compares

Memorial Health Care System INC's 7.00 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 (5.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-24

Last Inspection

2016-11-02

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,138

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $3,138 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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

$6,275

Current Penalty Amount

$6,275

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Memorial Health Care System INC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Memorial Health Care System INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 14 1.1
Total Penalty $6,275 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,138 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Memorial Health Care System INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,275 here).

Spaulding Clinical Research, LLC $6,256 WI Community Health Connections $6,300 MA Novant Health, INC. DBA Presbyterian Hospital $6,300 NC Danbury Hospital $6,300 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Westwood Nursing Center 2 insp. Detroit, MI GRNC Operating, LLC 2 insp. Ghent, NY Amsterdam Nursing Home Corporation 2 insp. New York, NY Casa DE las Campanas, INC. 2 insp. San Diego, CA

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

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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 Memorial Health Care System INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Memorial Health Care System INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Memorial Health Care System INC have? ▼
Memorial Health Care System INC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,275.
How many OSHA inspections has Memorial Health Care System INC had? ▼
Memorial Health Care System INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-24 and the most recent on 2016-11-02. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Memorial Health Care System INC? ▼
Memorial Health Care System INC has been assessed $6,275 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Memorial Health Care System INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Memorial Health Care System INC has 11 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 Memorial Health Care System INC operate in? ▼
Memorial Health Care System INC 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 Memorial Health Care System INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Memorial Health Care System INC ranks #48,875 (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 Memorial Health Care System INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Memorial Health Care System INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,275 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Keystone Transitional Living-Male in Greenville, PA 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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