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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Salem, OR

Salem Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Salem Hospital ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Salem Hospital in Salem, OR has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Salem Hospital 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 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 far above peers (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Versability Resources INC in Hampton, VA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Salem Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Salem Hospital runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Salem Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHUNTERDON 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: 0UC DAVIS HEALTH SYST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MUNICIPIO 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: 1NYSOMRDD 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: 14NYSOPWDD SUMMIT PARK…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CHAUTAUQUA CO OFFICE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4OHNH EMP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33Salem Hospital, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
Salem Hospital has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Salem Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Salem Hospital is the #2,198 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($500).

How Salem Hospital Compares

Salem Hospital's 1.20 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-02-23

Last Inspection

2012-07-30

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$500

Current Penalty Amount

$500

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 Salem Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Salem Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 6 1.1
Total Penalty $500 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Salem Hospital, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($500 here).

Atrium Medical Center $500 OH Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC $500 NC Versability Resources INC $500 VA Henry Ford Health System West Bloomfield Hospital $500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hunterdon Developmental Center 5 insp. Clinton, NJ Metrohealth INC 5 insp. San Juan, PR Bay Area Healthcare Group, LTD. 5 insp. Corpus Christi, TX ST. Joseph's University Medical Center Paterson 5 insp. Paterson, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC
Gastonia, NC
2 inspections $500
Versability Resources INC
Hampton, VA
2 inspections $500
Henry Ford Health System West Bloomfield Hospital
West Bloomfield, MI
3 inspections $500
Copper Mountain Inn, INC.
Globe, AZ
3 inspections $500
Andrew D. Hass DDS, MS PA
Conover, NC
2 inspections $500

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What to do with this record

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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 Salem Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Salem Hospital's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Salem Hospital have? ▼
Salem Hospital has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has Salem Hospital had? ▼
Salem Hospital has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-23 and the most recent on 2012-07-30. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Salem Hospital? ▼
Salem Hospital has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Salem Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Salem 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 Salem Hospital operate in? ▼
Salem 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 Salem Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Salem Hospital ranks #92,988 (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 Salem Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Salem Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $500 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Versability Resources INC in Hampton, VA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $500 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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