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Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center ranks #10,091 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty70% serious
$30,972
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#10,091
of 99,447 penalized employers

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,972. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,091 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Giles Health and Family Services in Pearisburg, VA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#10,091
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center runs far above peers (26.2x 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

$30,972 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWTON-WELLESLEY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1EASTCO DIVERSIFIED S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SHANDS TEACHING HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1JAMES J. PETERS VAMC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SUTTER BAY HOSPITALS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6SUTTER HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NYSOPWDD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10NYCHH CONEY ISLAND H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NJDHS-NEW LISBON DEV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NYSOMH CAPITAL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TWIN TOWERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14VIRGINIA DEPT. OF BE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8MUNICIPIO DE GUAYANI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24DUNGARVIN OREGON LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4TELECARE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14NYCHH BELLEVUE HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0Penn State Milton S.…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the #113 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($30,972).

How Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Compares

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's 2.00 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 (26.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-12-21

Last Inspection

2018-08-06

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,194

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,194 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

10.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$46,950

Current Penalty Amount

$30,972

Penalty Reduction

34.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,978 from the initial assessment of $46,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 10 1.1
Total Penalty $30,972 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,194 $1,757
View all 17,945 employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance →

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,972 here).

Augusta Health Care, INC. $30,955 VA Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $30,950 CA The Mount Sinai Medical Center $30,950 NY Elevate Care Niles, LLC $31,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Newton-Wellesley Hospital 5 insp. Newton, MA Eastco Diversified Services 5 insp. Portland, OR Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, INC. 5 insp. Gainesville, FL James J. Peters Vamc 5 insp. Bronx, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Greene County EMS
Greeneville, TN
0 inspections $0
Mercy Health (Javon Bea Hospital)
Rockford, IL
0 inspections $0
Augusta Health Care, INC.
Fishersville, VA
2 inspections $30,955
Giles Health and Family Services
Pearisburg, VA
0 inspections $0
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
Roseville, CA
3 inspections $30,950

Compare Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center vs Greene County EMS side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 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 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center have? ▼
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,972.
How many OSHA inspections has Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center had? ▼
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-21 and the most recent on 2018-08-06. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center? ▼
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has been assessed $30,972 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,950 (a 34.0% reduction).
Does Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has 7 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center operate in? ▼
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621112). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center ranks #10,091 (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 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $30,972 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (26.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Giles Health and Family Services in Pearisburg, VA 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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