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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Arcadia, CA

Methodist Hospital of Southern California

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Methodist Hospital of Southern California ranks #74,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,200
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Methodist Hospital of Southern California 4 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Healthcare Ambulatory Services INC in Caguas, PR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 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 Methodist Hospital of Southern California runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$2,200 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Methodist Hospital of Southern California.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEMERSON HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13DANBURY HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2WESLEY MEDICAL CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY OF MINNES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ALIA HEALTHCARE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3RYDER MEMORIAL HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SPARROW HEALTH SYSTEM, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0PEACEHEALTH, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0LEBANON CARE CENTER …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16MUNICIPIO DE CAROLINA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7UTAH VALLEY REGIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0NYSOMH MID-HUDSON FO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5GADSDEN REGIONAL MED…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0Methodist Hospital o…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4
Methodist Hospital of Southern California has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Methodist Hospital of Southern California in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Methodist Hospital of Southern California is the #1,645 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($2,200).

How Methodist Hospital of Southern California Compares

Methodist Hospital of Southern California'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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-04-06

Last Inspection

2021-01-21

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 4 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $550 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$6,235

Current Penalty Amount

$2,200

Penalty Reduction

64.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,035 from the initial assessment of $6,235. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Methodist Hospital of Southern California compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Methodist Hospital of Southern California Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 4 1.1
Total Penalty $2,200 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $550 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Methodist Hospital of Southern California, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,200 here).

Healthcare Ambulatory Services INC $2,200 PR SSHC, INC. $2,200 MA Presbyterian Homes of North Oaks $2,205 MN Earthwise Industries $2,206 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Emerson Hospital 4 insp. Concord, MA Danbury Hospital 4 insp. Danbury, CT Wesley Medical Center, LLC 4 insp. Wichita, KS University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview 4 insp. Minneapolis, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carnelian Assisted Living I
Walnut Creek, CA
0 inspections $0
First Impressions
Springfield, IL
0 inspections $0
Healthcare Ambulatory Services INC
Caguas, PR
2 inspections $2,200
SSHC, INC.
Braintree, MA
2 inspections $2,200
Grace Temple Christian Academy
Mobile, AL
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 Methodist Hospital of Southern California safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Methodist Hospital of Southern California's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections. 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 Methodist Hospital of Southern California have? ▼
Methodist Hospital of Southern California has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Methodist Hospital of Southern California had? ▼
Methodist Hospital of Southern California has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-06 and the most recent on 2021-01-21. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Methodist Hospital of Southern California? ▼
Methodist Hospital of Southern California has been assessed $2,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,235 (a 64.7% reduction).
What industry does Methodist Hospital of Southern California operate in? ▼
Methodist Hospital of Southern California 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 Methodist Hospital of Southern California rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Methodist Hospital of Southern California ranks #74,810 (the lower 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 Methodist Hospital of Southern California's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Methodist Hospital of Southern California's total OSHA penalty of $2,200 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Healthcare Ambulatory Services INC in Caguas, PR is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $2,200 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.