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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Lynwood, CA

Saint Francis Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Saint Francis Medical Center ranks #31,730 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,250
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,730
of 99,447 penalized employers

Saint Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,250. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $11,200 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Saint Francis Medical Center 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,730 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 $11,200 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Family Assisted Living in Arvada, CO is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#31,730
of 99,447 penalized employers
$11,200
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $11K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($11K 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 Saint Francis Medical Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Saint Francis Medical Center runs far above peers (9.5x 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

$11,250 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Saint Francis Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEST SUBURBAN NURSIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NORTHWESTERN MEMORIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHEASTERN DEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAMILY DERMATOLOGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRIENDSHIP SENIOR OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CASTLE HILL HEALTHCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUTUMN VIEW GARDENS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PINNACLE HEALTH FACI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALASKA BRAIN CENTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLENCARE ASSISTED LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TUBA CITY REGIONAL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KALEIDA HEALTH BUFFA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3H & J MEDICAL SUPPLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PATIENT FIRST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BALLAD HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BETHESDA DERMATOPATH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ROCHESTER FRIENDLY H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVIE COUNTY EMERGEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SULLIVAN COUNTY CARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Saint Francis Medica…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Saint Francis Medical Center has 2 OSHA inspections 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.

Saint Francis Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Saint Francis Medical Center is the #562 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($11,250). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Saint Francis Medical Center ranks #5,613 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($11,200).

Combined federal exposure here: $11,250 OSHA penalties plus $11,200 WHD back wages (49.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Saint Francis Medical Center Compares

Saint Francis Medical Center's 0.50 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 (9.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-06

Last Inspection

2018-12-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $5,625 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$22,500

Current Penalty Amount

$11,250

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$22,450

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,250 from the initial assessment of $22,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$11,200
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$11,200
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$11,200

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Saint Francis Medical Center owed $11,200 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 3 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 Saint Francis Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Saint Francis Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $11,250 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,625 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Saint Francis Medical Center, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,250 here).

Cayuga Medical Center $11,250 NY Kansas Masonic Home $11,250 KS Westlake Hospital $11,290 IL MI DHHS Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital $11,150 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC 2 insp. Bloomingdale, IL Northwestern Memorial Hospital 2 insp. Chicago, IL Southeastern Developmental Services, INC. 2 insp. Lamar, CO Family Dermatology 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA

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
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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What to do with this record

Use Saint Francis Medical Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Saint Francis Medical Center against Midwest Home Health Care, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Saint Francis Medical Center'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
  • Saint Francis Medical Center also carries $11,200 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 Saint Francis Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Saint Francis Medical Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Saint Francis Medical Center have? ▼
Saint Francis Medical Center has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Saint Francis Medical Center had? ▼
Saint Francis Medical Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-06 and the most recent on 2018-12-14. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Saint Francis Medical Center? ▼
Saint Francis Medical Center has been assessed $11,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,500 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $11,200 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Saint Francis Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Saint Francis Medical Center has 1 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 Saint Francis Medical Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Saint Francis Medical Center, resulting in $11,200 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Saint Francis Medical Center operate in? ▼
Saint Francis Medical Center 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.
What should I do if Saint Francis Medical Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Saint Francis Medical Center 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 $11,200 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Saint Francis Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Saint Francis Medical Center ranks #31,730 (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 Saint Francis Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Saint Francis Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $11,250 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (9.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Family Assisted Living in Arvada, CO 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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