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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Traverse City, MI

Munson Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Munson Medical Center ranks #47,436 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,600
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#47,436
of 99,447 penalized employers

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,600. 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 Munson Medical Center 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,436 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (7.4x 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, Community Entry Services in Riverton, WY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#47,436
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 87/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.6 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 Munson Medical Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Munson Medical Center runs far above peers (5.6x 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

$6,600 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Munson Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8ROBERT J DOLE VA MED…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1TOWNSHIP OF UNION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16NASHVILLE GENERAL HO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24NYCHH WOODHULL MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0VALLEY PACKAGING IND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19MOUNT CARMEL BEHAVIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6VHS ACQUISITION SUBS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CARIBE PHYSICIANS PL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11THE CARLE FOUNDATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6STEWARD HOLY FAMILY …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CABELL HUNTINGTON HO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4JOHN MUIR HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYCDHS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1HUNTERDON DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10METROHEALTH INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BAY AREA HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0Munson Medical Center, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3
Munson Medical Center has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Munson Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Munson Medical Center ranks #978 at $6,600 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $6,600 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Munson Medical Center Compares

Munson Medical Center's 0.60 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 (5.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-07-14

Last Inspection

2025-09-11

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,320

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $1,320 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$13,200

Current Penalty Amount

$6,600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,600

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,600 from the initial assessment of $13,200. 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 Munson Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Munson Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $6,600 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,320 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,600 here).

Gordon Memorial Hospital District $6,600 NE Crowell Memorial Home $6,600 NE Upmc Chautauqua at Wca $6,605 NY Briarfield at Ashley Circle $6,612 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

State of Connecticut Uconn Health Center 5 insp. Farmington, CT Robert J Dole VA Medical Center 5 insp. Wichita, KS Township of Union 5 insp. Union, NJ Nashville General Hospital at Meharry 5 insp. Nashville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gordon Memorial Hospital District
Gordon, NE
2 inspections $6,600
Crowell Memorial Home
Blair, NE
2 inspections $6,600
Compass Medical Staffing
North Miami Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Flower Home Health
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
0 inspections $0
Community Entry Services
Riverton, WY
2 inspections $4,500

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Munson Medical Center against Gordon Memorial Hospital District, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Munson Medical Center'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
  • Munson Medical Center 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 Munson Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Munson Medical Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 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 Munson Medical Center have? ▼
Munson Medical Center has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Munson Medical Center had? ▼
Munson Medical Center has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-14 and the most recent on 2025-09-11. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Munson Medical Center? ▼
Munson Medical Center has been assessed $6,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,200 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Munson Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Munson Medical Center has 3 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 Munson Medical Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Munson Medical Center, 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 Munson Medical Center operate in? ▼
Munson 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 Munson Medical Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Munson 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Munson Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Munson Medical Center ranks #47,436 (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 Munson Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Munson Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $6,600 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Community Entry Services in Riverton, WY is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $4,500 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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