Healthcare & Social Assistance · Bronx, NY

Montefiore Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Montefiore Medical Center ranks #22,516 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 12 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty27% serious
$16,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections
#22,516
of 99,447 penalized employers

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,000. The employer also has 5 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Montefiore Medical Center 12 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,516 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 (17.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $191 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Lyons Medical in Stuart, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
26.7%
of violations were serious
#22,516
of 99,447 penalized employers
$191
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $191 in back wages owed across 5 WHD cases ($38 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 Montefiore Medical Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Montefiore Medical Center runs far above peers (13.5x 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

$16,000 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Montefiore Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.810.91213.114.21.59.81826.334.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRON WILSON CENTER FO…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 13ALASKA HEALTH & SOCI…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 24DF, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 12SUTTER ROSEVILLE MED…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 3HOSPITAL DAMAS INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9CITY AND COUNTY OF S…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 13DF, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 28PECKHAM INC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 8U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 15VA PITTSBURGH HEALTH…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 15U.S. DEPT OF VETERAN…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 9VINELAND DEVELOPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 13MUNICIPIO DE CABO ROJO, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 30ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC H…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 12JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITA…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 8MUNICIPIO DE VEGA BAJA, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 20MICHAEL E. DEBAKEY V…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13U. S. DEPT. OF VETER…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 10HOSPITAL DE LA CONCE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 14NJDHS, VINELAND DEVE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 33Montefiore Medical C…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 15
Montefiore Medical Center has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Montefiore Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Montefiore Medical Center ranks #340 at $16,000 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Montefiore Medical Center ranks #13,682 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($191).

Combined federal exposure here: $16,000 OSHA penalties plus $191 WHD back wages (1.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Montefiore Medical Center Compares

Montefiore Medical Center's 1.25 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 (13.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2010-01-25

Last Inspection

2023-11-17

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 12 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,333 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

26.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

73.3% 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

$37,733

Current Penalty Amount

$16,000

Penalty Reduction

57.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$16,191

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,733 from the initial assessment of $37,733. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
5
Back Wages Owed
$191
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
36
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$191
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$38

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Montefiore Medical Center owed $191 in back wages to 1 employee across 5 cases and 36 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 Montefiore Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Montefiore Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 12 0.7
Violations 15 1.1
Total Penalty $16,000 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,333 $1,757

Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Montefiore Medical Center, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Montefiore Medical Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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  • Montefiore Medical Center also carries $191 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 Montefiore Medical Center safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Montefiore Medical Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 12 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 Montefiore Medical Center have?
Montefiore Medical Center has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Montefiore Medical Center had?
Montefiore Medical Center has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-25 and the most recent on 2023-11-17. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Montefiore Medical Center?
Montefiore Medical Center has been assessed $16,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,733 (a 57.6% reduction). Additionally, $191 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Montefiore Medical Center have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Montefiore Medical Center 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 Montefiore Medical Center been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 5 enforcement cases against Montefiore Medical Center, resulting in $191 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Montefiore Medical Center operate in?
Montefiore Medical Center 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 Montefiore Medical Center owes me wages?
If you believe Montefiore Medical Center 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 $191 in back wages owed by this employer across 5 cases.
Where does Montefiore Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Montefiore Medical Center ranks #22,516 (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 Montefiore Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average?
Montefiore Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $16,000 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (13.5x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lyons Medical in Stuart, FL 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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