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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Norwalk, CA

Metropolitan State Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metropolitan State Hospital ranks #32,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty44% serious
$10,950
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#32,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,950. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation 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 Metropolitan State Hospital 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,495 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Jay Shree Krishna Little Ferry LLC in Little Ferry, NJ is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#32,495
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Metropolitan State Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Metropolitan State Hospital runs far above peers (9.3x 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

$10,950 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Metropolitan State Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMDHHS WALTER P REUTH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SAN JUAN REGIONAL ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CARE CENTER INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8NYS OPWDD FINGER LAK…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH MOUNTAIN HEALT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NYCFD EMS STATION 46, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6EVERGREEN OREGON HEA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5MOUNTAIN CITY-COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SUFFOLK COUNTY MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2THE EVANGELICAL LUTH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13NYSOCFS BROOKWOOD SE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5AK CHILD AND FAMILY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WELLSPAN HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ALBANY CO NURSING HOME, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16MONROE CO MONROE COM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19MENTAL HEALTH KOKUA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CARE CENTER (GLISAN)…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8Metropolitan State H…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9
Metropolitan State Hospital has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Metropolitan State Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Metropolitan State Hospital ranks #577 at $10,950 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $10,950 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Metropolitan State Hospital Compares

Metropolitan State Hospital's 2.25 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 (9.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-03-01

Last Inspection

2019-04-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,738

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $2,738 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$57,040

Current Penalty Amount

$10,950

Penalty Reduction

80.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,950

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,090 from the initial assessment of $57,040. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Metropolitan State Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $10,950 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,738 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metropolitan State Hospital, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,950 here).

Lowell General Hospital $10,938 MA Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center $10,922 NY Bluebird Medical Enterprises LLC $10,922 TX Kidspeace Corporation and Kidspeace National Centers of North America, INC $10,994 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MDHHS Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital 4 insp. Westland, MI San Juan Regional Medical Center 4 insp. Farmington, NM Care Center INC 4 insp. Ashland, OR NYS Opwdd Finger Lakes Ddso 4 insp. Rochester, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Grove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Grove City, PA
0 inspections $0
Meadow Ridge
Redding, CT
0 inspections $0
Jay Shree Krishna Little Ferry LLC
Little Ferry, NJ
0 inspections $0
Adriana Elderly Care Home IV
Mission Viejo, CA
0 inspections $0
Clinica Modelo DE Especialistas
New York, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Metropolitan State Hospital's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Metropolitan State Hospital against Grove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Metropolitan State Hospital'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
  • Metropolitan State Hospital also carries $0 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 Metropolitan State Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metropolitan State Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 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 Metropolitan State Hospital have? ▼
Metropolitan State Hospital has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Metropolitan State Hospital had? ▼
Metropolitan State Hospital has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-01 and the most recent on 2019-04-17. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metropolitan State Hospital? ▼
Metropolitan State Hospital has been assessed $10,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $57,040 (a 80.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Metropolitan State Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metropolitan State Hospital 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 Metropolitan State Hospital been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Metropolitan State Hospital, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Metropolitan State Hospital operate in? ▼
Metropolitan State Hospital operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621112). 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 Metropolitan State Hospital owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Metropolitan State Hospital 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Metropolitan State Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metropolitan State Hospital ranks #32,495 (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 Metropolitan State Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metropolitan State Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $10,950 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (9.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jay Shree Krishna Little Ferry LLC in Little Ferry, NJ 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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