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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Onamia, MN

Mille Lacs Health System

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mille Lacs Health System ranks #16,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty82% serious
$21,200
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,367
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mille Lacs Health System 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $21,187 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
82.4%
of violations were serious
#16,367
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mille Lacs Health System compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Mille Lacs Health System runs far above peers (17.9x 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

$21,200 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mille Lacs Health System.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDR. SUSONI COMMUNITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CONSOLIDATED RESOURC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OAK HILL NURSING AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY URGENT CARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PALOLO CHINESE HOME, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COMPLETE CARE MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAINT JOSEPH REHABIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIRST CALL AMBULANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CAPITAL DISTRICT INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKELAND MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MICHIGAN HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARIBE PHYSICIANS PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EL PROYECTO DEL BARR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OAK LANE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KIDS BEHAVIORAL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VA ILLIANA HEALTH CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DISCOVERY VILLAGE AT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE PLAINS HOSPITA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRISTLECONE FAMILY R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Mille Lacs Health Sy…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Mille Lacs Health System has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Mille Lacs Health System in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Mille Lacs Health System sits at penalty rank #229 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($21,200 assessed).

How Mille Lacs Health System Compares

Mille Lacs Health System's 8.50 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 (17.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-09

Last Inspection

2012-09-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $10,600 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

82.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

17.6% 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

$21,200

Current Penalty Amount

$21,200

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 Mille Lacs Health System compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mille Lacs Health System Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 17 1.1
Total Penalty $21,200 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,600 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mille Lacs Health System, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,200 here).

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania $21,187 PA Stearns Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC $21,245 IL Fairport Baptist Homes $21,104 NY Glens Falls Hospital $21,065 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DR. Susoni Community Services CORP. 2 insp. Arecibo, PR Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I, L.P., 2 insp. Elkhorn, NE Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation 2 insp. Pawtucket, RI ST. Francis Medical Center 2 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
3 inspections $21,187
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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 Mille Lacs Health System safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mille Lacs Health System's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Mille Lacs Health System have? ▼
Mille Lacs Health System has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Mille Lacs Health System had? ▼
Mille Lacs Health System has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-09 and the most recent on 2012-09-07. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mille Lacs Health System? ▼
Mille Lacs Health System has been assessed $21,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Mille Lacs Health System have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mille Lacs Health System has 14 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 Mille Lacs Health System operate in? ▼
Mille Lacs Health System 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 Mille Lacs Health System rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mille Lacs Health System ranks #16,367 (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 Mille Lacs Health System's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mille Lacs Health System's total OSHA penalty of $21,200 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (17.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $21,187 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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