Healthcare & Social Assistance · Brooklyn, NY

New York Methodist Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New York Methodist Hospital ranks #39,004 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$8,750
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,004
of 99,447 penalized employers

New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,750. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New York Methodist Hospital 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,004 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Psychiatry of the Palm Beach in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#39,004
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 62/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 New York Methodist Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows New York Methodist Hospital runs far above peers (7.4x 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

$8,750 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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 New York Methodist Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAUNALANI NURSING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE ARC OF HILO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RAPPAHANNOCK WOMEN'S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JOBONE SECURE DOCUME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HIGHVIEW IN THE WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMMUNITY HOSPITAL O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MONROE CITY SHELTERE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KIDSPEACE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAINT LUKE'S HEALTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CLOVIS COMMUNITY MED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PORT CITY OPERATING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MERAKEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WELLPATH RECOVERY SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SAN JUAN CAPESTRANO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GENESIS HEALTH CARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EL PASO BEHAVIORAL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0New York Methodist H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
New York Methodist Hospital has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

New York Methodist Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, New York Methodist Hospital ranks #727 at $8,750 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $8,750 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How New York Methodist Hospital Compares

New York Methodist Hospital's 4.00 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 (7.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-19

Last Inspection

2011-01-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $4,375 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$8,750

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$8,750

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,250 from the initial assessment of $14,000. 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 New York Methodist Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New York Methodist Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 8 1.1
Total Penalty $8,750 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,375 $1,757

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New York Methodist Hospital, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use New York Methodist Hospital's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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  • New York Methodist Hospital 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 New York Methodist Hospital safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, New York Methodist Hospital's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections. 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 New York Methodist Hospital have?
New York Methodist Hospital has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,750.
How many OSHA inspections has New York Methodist Hospital had?
New York Methodist Hospital has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-19 and the most recent on 2011-01-20. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New York Methodist Hospital?
New York Methodist Hospital has been assessed $8,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,000 (a 37.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has New York Methodist Hospital been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against New York Methodist Hospital, 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 New York Methodist Hospital operate in?
New York Methodist 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 New York Methodist Hospital owes me wages?
If you believe New York Methodist 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does New York Methodist Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New York Methodist Hospital ranks #39,004 (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 New York Methodist Hospital's safety record compare to industry average?
New York Methodist Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $8,750 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (7.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Psychiatry of the Palm Beach in Palm Beach Gardens, 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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