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Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center ranks #5,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 19 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty95% serious
$47,072
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#5,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, NY has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,072. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center 9 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 2.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 (13.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Quapaw House Little Rock in Little Rock, AR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.1
violations per inspection
94.7%
of violations were serious
#5,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 59/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (2.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center runs far above peers (39.9x 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

$47,072 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.99.099.09.1012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPORTERVILLE DEVELOPM…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5GREYSTONE PARK PSYCH…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 3DEPT. OF VETERANS AF…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 30CA STATE HOSPITALS (…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8INDEPENDENCE HEALTHC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 0INDIAN HEALTH SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 16KAWEAH DELTA HEALTH …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8SAINT AGNES MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 1MCLAREN MACOMB HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4IL DEPT. OF HUMAN SE…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10KAISER PERMANENTE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 0HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4ALVORD-TAYLOR INC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6MI DHHS CARO CENTER, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 15PORTLAND METRO RESID…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 16DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 46GLENWOOD RESOURCE CE…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 35STANFORD HEALTH CARE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPT OF VETERAN…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 12ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 15Niagara Falls Memori…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 19
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is the #45 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($47,072).

How Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Compares

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's 2.11 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 (39.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2010-02-04

Last Inspection

2023-02-21

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,230

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 9 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.1 violations per visit. That's $5,230 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

94.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.3% 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

$79,678

Current Penalty Amount

$47,072

Penalty Reduction

40.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,606 from the initial assessment of $79,678. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 9 0.7
Violations 19 1.1
Total Penalty $47,072 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,230 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,072 here).

Circles of Care, INC. $47,000 FL Accura Healthcare of Cresco $47,350 IA Glenwood Resource Center $46,173 IA Bartlett Regional Hospital $48,905 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Porterville Developmental Center 9 insp. Porterville, CA Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital 9 insp. Morris Plains, NJ Dept. of Veterans Affairs 9 insp. Murfreesboro, TN CA State Hospitals (DSH) Atascadero 9 insp. Atascadero, CA

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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0 inspections $0
Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center
Gresham, WI
0 inspections $0
Circles of Care, INC.
Melbourne, FL
6 inspections $47,000

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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 Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 19 violations across 9 inspections, including 18 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center have? ▼
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,072.
How many OSHA inspections has Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center had? ▼
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-04 and the most recent on 2023-02-21. This averages 2.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center? ▼
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been assessed $47,072 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $79,678 (a 40.9% reduction).
Does Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has 18 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center operate in? ▼
Niagara Falls Memorial 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.
Where does Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center ranks #5,580 (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 Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $47,072 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (39.9x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Quapaw House Little Rock in Little Rock, AR 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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