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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Columbus, OH

Nationwide Children's Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nationwide Children's Hospital has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty75% serious
$43,804
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
$7,393
Back wages owed

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,804. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case 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 Nationwide Children's Hospital 7 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 9 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 (10.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,393 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Angelic Care Villa in Torrance, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
94%
of penalized employers rank lower
$7,393
in back wages recovered

How Nationwide Children's Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Nationwide Children's Hospital runs far above peers (37.2x 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

$43,804 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Nationwide Children's Hospital

The federal enforcement record for Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH includes 7 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 1.71 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (75.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $59,220 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $43,804 - a 26.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,258. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs far above peers (37.2x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $7,393 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2013-02-08 to 2025-08-25, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2013-02-08

Last Inspection

2025-08-25

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,258

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 7 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $6,258 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$59,220

Current Penalty Amount

$43,804

Penalty Reduction

26.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$51,197

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,416 from the initial assessment of $59,220. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$7,393
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$7,393
Avg Back Wages per Case
$7,393

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Nationwide Children's Hospital owed $7,393 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 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 Nationwide Children's Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nationwide Children's Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 7 0.7
Violations 12 1.1
Total Penalty $43,804 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,258 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nationwide Children's Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nationwide Children's Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 7 inspections, including 9 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 Nationwide Children's Hospital have? ▼
Nationwide Children's Hospital has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,804.
How many OSHA inspections has Nationwide Children's Hospital had? ▼
Nationwide Children's Hospital has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-08 and the most recent on 2025-08-25. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nationwide Children's Hospital? ▼
Nationwide Children's Hospital has been assessed $43,804 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,220 (a 26.0% reduction). Additionally, $7,393 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Nationwide Children's Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nationwide Children's Hospital has 9 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 Nationwide Children's Hospital been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Nationwide Children's Hospital, resulting in $7,393 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 Nationwide Children's Hospital operate in? ▼
Nationwide Children's Hospital operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Nationwide Children's Hospital owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Nationwide Children's 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 $7,393 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Nationwide Children's Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nationwide Children's Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $43,804 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (37.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Angelic Care Villa in Torrance, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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