Healthcare & Social Assistance · Sun Valley, CA
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacifica Hospital of the Valley ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.
- $3,000
- OSHA penalties
- 4
- Violations cited
- 1
- OSHA inspections
- #68,523
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley in Sun Valley, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $141,516 in back wages owed to 355 affected 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 Pacifica Hospital of the Valley once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $141,516 in back wages owed to 355 affected workers. For comparison, Companions for Seniors in Chicago, IL 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
- #68,523
- of 99,447 penalized employers
- $141,516
- in back wages recovered
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
- F Wage & hour compliance: $142K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($142K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
How this employer compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average
- Pacifica Hospital of t…
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
$3,000 in penalties
- Healthcare & Social Assistance avg $1,181
Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average (per employer)
$1,181 in penalties
What this shows Pacifica Hospital of the Valley runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Pacifica Hospital of the Valley.
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger
Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is the #1,477 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($3,000). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Pacifica Hospital of the Valley ranks #564 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($141,516).
Combined federal exposure here: $3,000 OSHA penalties plus $141,516 WHD back wages (97.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).
How Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Compares
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley'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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
1
First Inspection
2021-11-17
Last Inspection
2021-11-17
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
4.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$3,000
Industry Avg / Inspection
$1,757
What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,000 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
4
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
$6,875
Current Penalty Amount
$3,000
Penalty Reduction
56.4%
Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)
$144,516
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,875 from the initial assessment of $6,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Wage & Hour Findings
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pacifica Hospital of the Valley owed $141,516 in back wages to 355 employees across 1 case and 356 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 Pacifica Hospital of the Valley compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Pacifica Hospital of the Valley | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 0.7 |
| Violations | 4 | 1.1 |
| Total Penalty | $3,000 | $1,181 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $3,000 | $1,757 |
Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pacifica Hospital of the Valley, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).
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What to do with this record
Use Pacifica Hospital of the Valley's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.
- A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pacifica Hospital of the Valley against Alliance Health Care Partners, LLC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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- Pacifica Hospital of the Valley also carries $141,516 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.
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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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