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Newton-Wellesley Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newton-Wellesley Hospital ranks #47,964 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,467
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#47,964
of 99,447 penalized employers

Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,467. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Newton-Wellesley Hospital 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,964 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. For comparison, MedicOne Medical Response in Dallas, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#47,964
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 87/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 5 OSHA inspections (0.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Newton-Wellesley Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Newton-Wellesley Hospital runs far above peers (5.5x 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

$6,467 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 Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPENN STATE MILTON S.…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10RSL EUGENE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5NYSOCFS AUSTIN A MAC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14TRINITY HEALTH OF NE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NYSDOH VETERANS' HOM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18CA STATE HOSPITALS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CRESTVIEW OPERATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11ALAMEDA COUNTY SOCIA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2WILLIAM W. BACKUS HO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0NYSOTDA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2PALOMAR HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF HOPE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2DS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6KAISER PERMANENTE ME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3DIGNITY HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYSOCFS SERGEANT HEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19ADVENTIST HEALTH SYS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3Newton-Wellesley Hos…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1
Newton-Wellesley Hospital has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Newton-Wellesley Hospital sits at penalty rank #996 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($6,467 assessed).

How Newton-Wellesley Hospital Compares

Newton-Wellesley Hospital's 0.20 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 (5.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-04-12

Last Inspection

2025-04-16

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,293

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $1,293 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$9,239

Current Penalty Amount

$6,467

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,772 from the initial assessment of $9,239. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Newton-Wellesley Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Newton-Wellesley Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $6,467 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,293 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Newton-Wellesley Hospital, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,467 here).

Highland Nursing Home INC. $6,480 NY Wellmont Health System $6,450 TN Carthage Health and Rehab Center $6,436 MO Oshkosh Assisted Living, LLC $6,499 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 5 insp. Hershey, PA RSL Eugene LLC 5 insp. Eugene, OR Nysocfs Austin a Maccormick Center 5 insp. Brooktondale, NY Trinity Health of New England 5 insp. Hartford, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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What to do with this record

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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 Newton-Wellesley Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Newton-Wellesley Hospital's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 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 Newton-Wellesley Hospital have? ▼
Newton-Wellesley Hospital has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,467.
How many OSHA inspections has Newton-Wellesley Hospital had? ▼
Newton-Wellesley Hospital has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-12 and the most recent on 2025-04-16. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Newton-Wellesley Hospital? ▼
Newton-Wellesley Hospital has been assessed $6,467 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,239 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Newton-Wellesley Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Newton-Wellesley Hospital has 1 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.
What industry does Newton-Wellesley Hospital operate in? ▼
Newton-Wellesley 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.
Where does Newton-Wellesley Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Newton-Wellesley Hospital ranks #47,964 (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 Newton-Wellesley Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Newton-Wellesley Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $6,467 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (5.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, MedicOne Medical Response in Dallas, TX 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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