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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Whittier, CA

Pih Health Whittier Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pih Health Whittier Hospital ranks #44,260 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$7,280
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#44,260
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pih Health Whittier Hospital in Whittier, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pih Health Whittier Hospital 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,260 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,050 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#44,260
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pih Health Whittier Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pih Health Whittier Hospital runs far above peers (6.2x 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

$7,280 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Pih Health Whittier Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEASTERN STATE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYCDHS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1HUNTERDON DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10METROHEALTH INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BAY AREA HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0OREGON MENNONITE RES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MUNICIPIO DE CANOVANAS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BROADLAWNS MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4BELLA VISTA HOSPITAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10DEPT OF VETERANS AFF…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12BRIGHAM AND WOMENS H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1UP & OUT INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5VA NORTH BEND CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NYSOMRDD SUNMOUNT DDSO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PERSHING GENERAL HOS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12JAMAICA HOSPITAL MED…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10WILLIAM BEAUMONT ARM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CENTRO MEDICO DEL TU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0GRAHAM COUNTY REHABI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14Pih Health Whittier …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9
Pih Health Whittier Hospital has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Pih Health Whittier Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Pih Health Whittier Hospital sits at penalty rank #882 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($7,280 assessed).

How Pih Health Whittier Hospital Compares

Pih Health Whittier Hospital's 1.80 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 (6.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2020-11-20

Last Inspection

2025-09-24

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,456

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $1,456 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

9

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

$10,325

Current Penalty Amount

$7,280

Penalty Reduction

29.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,045 from the initial assessment of $10,325. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Pih Health Whittier Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pih Health Whittier Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $7,280 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,456 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pih Health Whittier Hospital, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,280 here).

Meadowbrook Care Center, INC. $7,287 NY Waters Edge Healthcare & Rehab Center, LLC. $7,287 NJ Oakland Operator LLC $7,287 NJ Baypointe Rehab Center, LLC $7,287 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Eastern State Hospital 5 insp. Medical Lake, WA Nycdhs 5 insp. New York, NY Hunterdon Developmental Center 5 insp. Clinton, NJ Metrohealth INC 5 insp. San Juan, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Care Choices of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
0 inspections $0
Iron County Medical Care Facility
Crystal Falls, MI
2 inspections $1,050
Care Resources
Riverside, RI
0 inspections $0
Garten North Salem
Salem, OR
0 inspections $0
Meadowbrook Care Center, INC.
Freeport, NY
2 inspections $7,287

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What to do with this record

Use Pih Health Whittier Hospital'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 Pih Health Whittier Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pih Health Whittier Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections. 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 Pih Health Whittier Hospital have? ▼
Pih Health Whittier Hospital has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,280.
How many OSHA inspections has Pih Health Whittier Hospital had? ▼
Pih Health Whittier Hospital has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-11-20 and the most recent on 2025-09-24. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pih Health Whittier Hospital? ▼
Pih Health Whittier Hospital has been assessed $7,280 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,325 (a 29.5% reduction).
What industry does Pih Health Whittier Hospital operate in? ▼
Pih Health Whittier 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 Pih Health Whittier Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pih Health Whittier Hospital ranks #44,260 (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 Pih Health Whittier Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pih Health Whittier Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $7,280 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (6.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $1,050 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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