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Quest Diagnostics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Quest Diagnostics ranks #77,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,913
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#77,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Quest Diagnostics in Pittsburgh, PA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,913. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 4 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Quest Diagnostics once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,418 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 $5,923 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,839 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#77,418
of 99,447 penalized employers
$5,923
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $6K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($6K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Quest Diagnostics compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Quest Diagnostics runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$1,913 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Quest Diagnostics.

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Quest Diagnostics has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation 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.

Quest Diagnostics in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Quest Diagnostics sits at penalty rank #1,716 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($1,913 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Quest Diagnostics at rank #7,866 of 13,687 employers ($5,923 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,913 OSHA penalties plus $5,923 WHD back wages (75.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Quest Diagnostics Compares

Quest Diagnostics's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-10-03

Last Inspection

2011-10-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,913

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,913 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

1

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

$2,550

Current Penalty Amount

$1,913

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,836

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $637 from the initial assessment of $2,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$5,923
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,962
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$5,923

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Quest Diagnostics owed $5,923 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 4 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 Quest Diagnostics compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Quest Diagnostics Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $1,913 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,913 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Quest Diagnostics, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,913 here).

Ems LLC $1,913 DC Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley $1,915 CA Riverside Healthcare System LP $1,915 CA Carilion Clinic $1,911 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Belleview Valley Nursing Home 1 insp. Belleview, MO Adventhealth Orlando 1 insp. Orlando, FL Lakeland Open Mri 1 insp. Lakeland, FL Vernon Advent Christian Home 1 insp. Vernon, VT

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
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
2 inspections $7,839
Bethesda DBA Bethesda Health and Housing
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2 inspections $7,840
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Quest Diagnostics's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Quest Diagnostics against Hogar Mekaddesh, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Quest Diagnostics's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
  • Quest Diagnostics also carries $5,923 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quest Diagnostics safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Quest Diagnostics's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 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 Quest Diagnostics have? ▼
Quest Diagnostics has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,913.
How many OSHA inspections has Quest Diagnostics had? ▼
Quest Diagnostics has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-03 and the most recent on 2011-10-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Quest Diagnostics? ▼
Quest Diagnostics has been assessed $1,913 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,550 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $5,923 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Quest Diagnostics been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Quest Diagnostics, resulting in $5,923 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Quest Diagnostics operate in? ▼
Quest Diagnostics operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621511). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Quest Diagnostics owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Quest Diagnostics 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 $5,923 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Quest Diagnostics rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Quest Diagnostics ranks #77,418 (the lower 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 Quest Diagnostics's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Quest Diagnostics's total OSHA penalty of $1,913 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $7,839 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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