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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Columbus, OH

Nationwide Children's Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nationwide Children's Hospital ranks #6,154 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty75% serious
$43,804
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#6,154
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,154 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#6,154
of 99,447 penalized employers
$7,393
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $7K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($7K 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 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 (37.1x 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 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0013.126.239.352.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE SALVATION ARMY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9KAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3LA COUNTY USC MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1NYSOMH BUFFALO PSYCH…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6NYSOMH ROCHESTER PSY…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CLINTON CO NURSING H…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 28HOUSING AUTHORITY OF…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19RICHMOND UNIVERSITY …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8NYCHHC KINGS COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2DMC DETROIT RECEIVIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11RENOWN HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2ASSMCA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10NYSOMH GREATER BINGH…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18NORTH CAROLINA DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12SAINT LUKES MEMORIAL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4NYS OCFS GOSHEN SECU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4NYCHHC NORTH CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF MORRIS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 50Nationwide Children'…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12
Nationwide Children's Hospital has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Nationwide Children's Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Nationwide Children's Hospital sits at penalty rank #52 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($43,804 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Nationwide Children's Hospital ranks #7,045 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($7,393).

Combined federal exposure here: $43,804 OSHA penalties plus $7,393 WHD back wages (14.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Nationwide Children's Hospital Compares

Nationwide Children's Hospital's 1.71 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 (37.1x the sector average).

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

$1,757

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 $1,757.

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 CaseBelow average
$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 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nationwide Children's Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 7 0.7
Violations 12 1.1
Total Penalty $43,804 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,258 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nationwide Children's Hospital, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($43,804 here).

The Guy's Clinic $43,750 TX ST Francis Medical Center $44,000 CA Virtua Hospital $43,607 NJ Volunteers of America-Greater New York, INC $44,100 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

The Salvation Army 7 insp. Portland, OR Kaiser Foundation Hospitals 7 insp. Sacramento, CA LA County Usc Medical Center 7 insp. Los Angeles, CA Nysomh Buffalo Psychiatric Center 7 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Always First In-Home Services
Caruthersville, MO
0 inspections $0
Littlefield Hospitality House
Littlefield, TX
0 inspections $0
Peninsula Elderly Care Home
San Mateo, CA
0 inspections $0
D & S Residential, North Austin
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
Angelic Care Villa
Torrance, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Nationwide Children's Hospital against Always First In-Home Services, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Nationwide Children's 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
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital also carries $7,393 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 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 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M 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.
Where does Nationwide Children's Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nationwide Children's Hospital ranks #6,154 (the top 10% 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 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 $1,181 per employer (37.1x 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.
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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