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Northwestern Memorial Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwestern Memorial Hospital has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$18,437
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,437. 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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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 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, Villa Rosa Home, Inc in Pompano Beach, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
81%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Northwestern Memorial Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Northwestern Memorial Hospital runs far above peers (15.7x 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

$18,437 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital

The federal enforcement record for Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) 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 $18,437 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $18,437 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,219. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs far above peers (15.7x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2013-03-20 to 2024-05-16, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-20

Last Inspection

2024-05-16

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,219

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $9,219 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$18,437

Current Penalty Amount

$18,437

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$18,437

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Northwestern Memorial Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northwestern Memorial Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $18,437 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,219 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northwestern Memorial Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital have? ▼
Northwestern Memorial Hospital has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,437.
How many OSHA inspections has Northwestern Memorial Hospital had? ▼
Northwestern Memorial Hospital has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-20 and the most recent on 2024-05-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northwestern Memorial Hospital? ▼
Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been assessed $18,437 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Northwestern Memorial Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northwestern Memorial Hospital has 2 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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Northwestern Memorial 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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital operate in? ▼
Northwestern Memorial 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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Northwestern Memorial 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.
How does Northwestern Memorial Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northwestern Memorial Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $18,437 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (15.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Villa Rosa Home, Inc in Pompano Beach, FL 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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