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Methodist Medical Center of Illinois

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Methodist Medical Center of Illinois ranks #36,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#36,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

Methodist Medical Center of Illinois in Peoria, IL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,500. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 35 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Medical Center of Illinois once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $26,786 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. For comparison, StayCare Agency in White Oak, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#36,631
of 99,447 penalized employers
$26,786
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 43/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $27K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($27K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Medical Center of Illinois runs far above peers (8.0x 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

$9,500 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Methodist Medical Center of Illinois.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BIO-REFERENCE LABORA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2WRC PENNSYLVANIA MEM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ARIZONA STATE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TIERRA DEL SOL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GROTON COMMUNITY HEA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11WELLS NURSING HOME, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1COMMUNITY OPPORTUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LAUREL VIEW VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COUNTERPOINT, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GOLDEN CROSS AMBULANCE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EASY DENTAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MICHAUD RESIDENTIAL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ANSTED CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CENTRIA HEALTHCARE, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6GLENBURNIE OPERATOR …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN RED CROSS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2Methodist Medical Ce…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois has 1 OSHA inspection 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 Medical Center of Illinois in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Methodist Medical Center of Illinois sits at penalty rank #673 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($9,500 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Methodist Medical Center of Illinois ranks #3,060 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($26,786).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,500 OSHA penalties plus $26,786 WHD back wages (73.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Methodist Medical Center of Illinois Compares

Methodist Medical Center of Illinois's 4.00 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 (8.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-02-11

Last Inspection

2011-02-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,500 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$19,000

Current Penalty Amount

$9,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$36,286

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,500 from the initial assessment of $19,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$26,786
Employees Affected
34
WHD Violations
35
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$788
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$26,786

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Methodist Medical Center of Illinois owed $26,786 in back wages to 34 employees across 1 case and 35 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Methodist Medical Center of Illinois compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Methodist Medical Center of Illinois Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.7
Violations 4 1.1
Total Penalty $9,500 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,500 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Methodist Medical Center of Illinois, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,500 here).

Chi Health $9,500 NE Kool Smiles $9,500 WA Bronson Methodist Hospital $9,500 MI Livingston Care Center LP $9,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Johns Hopkins Hospital 1 insp. Baltimore, MD Departamento DE Salud 1 insp. San Juan, PR Bio-Reference Laboratories 1 insp. Elmwood Park, NJ WRC Pennsylvania Memorial Home 1 insp. Brookville, PA

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
Metro Health EMS
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0 inspections $0
Harbor Park Estates Assisted Living
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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 Methodist Medical Center of Illinois's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Methodist Medical Center of Illinois against StayCare Agency, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Methodist Medical Center of Illinois's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
  • Methodist Medical Center of Illinois also carries $26,786 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Medical Center of Illinois safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Methodist Medical Center of Illinois's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections, including 4 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 Methodist Medical Center of Illinois have? ▼
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Methodist Medical Center of Illinois had? ▼
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-11 and the most recent on 2011-02-11. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Methodist Medical Center of Illinois? ▼
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois has been assessed $9,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,000 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $26,786 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Methodist Medical Center of Illinois have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Methodist Medical Center of Illinois has 4 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.
Has Methodist Medical Center of Illinois been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Methodist Medical Center of Illinois, resulting in $26,786 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Methodist Medical Center of Illinois operate in? ▼
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois 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.
What should I do if Methodist Medical Center of Illinois owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Methodist Medical Center of Illinois owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $26,786 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Methodist Medical Center of Illinois rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Methodist Medical Center of Illinois ranks #36,631 (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 Methodist Medical Center of Illinois's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois's total OSHA penalty of $9,500 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (8.0x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, StayCare Agency in White Oak, TX 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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