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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Murfreesboro, TN

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty14% serious
$4,900
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,900. 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 Thomas Rutherford Hospital 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Omega Investments, INC. in Statesville, NC is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,900 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 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 Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$4,900 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UP HEALTH SYSTEM POR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ST. CATHERINE OF SIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WOODBRIDGE DEVELOPME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL REGIONAL HOS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LAS VENTANAS RETIREM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HHC POPLAR SPRINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LA COUNTY HEALTH SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PAVILION OF WAUKEGAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LAVENDER HILLS ASSIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSOMH CENTRAL NY PS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CENTRAL VIRGINIA TRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AACRES WA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSITY OF IOWA H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SHRINERS HOSPITALS F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12DAYBREAK MENTAL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BILLINGS PARTNERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CAPE REGIONAL MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Saint Thomas Rutherf…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital sits at penalty rank #1,201 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($4,900 assessed).

How Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Compares

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital's 2.33 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 (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-03-11

Last Inspection

2020-03-12

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,633

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $1,633 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$4,900

Current Penalty Amount

$4,900

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $4,900 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,633 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,900 here).

Aper Construction, LLC $4,900 FL Burcham Hills Retirement Center II DBA Burcham Hills Retirement Center $4,900 MI Omega Investments, INC. $4,900 NC HCF Management, INC. $4,900 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Mayaguez Medical Center - DR. Ramon Emeterio Betances INC 3 insp. Mayaguez, PR Up Health System Portage 3 insp. Hancock, MI ST. Catherine of Siena Medical Center 3 insp. Smithtown, NY Woodbridge Developmental Center 3 insp. Woodbridge, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aper Construction, LLC
Miami, FL
2 inspections $4,900
Burcham Hills Retirement Center II DBA Burcham Hills Retirement Center
East Lansing, MI
2 inspections $4,900
Omega Investments, INC.
Statesville, NC
2 inspections $4,900
HCF Management, INC.
Greensburg, PA
2 inspections $4,900
Community Care of Rutherford County, INC.
Murfreesboro, TN
2 inspections $4,900

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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 Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 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 Thomas Rutherford Hospital have? ▼
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital had? ▼
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-11 and the most recent on 2020-03-12. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital? ▼
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital has been assessed $4,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital 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.
What industry does Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital operate in? ▼
Saint Thomas Rutherford 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 Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital ranks #56,108 (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 Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $4,900 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Omega Investments, INC. in Statesville, NC is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $4,900 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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