Healthcare & Social Assistance · Bismarck, ND

Sanford Health

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sanford Health has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: $190,203
Back wages owed

Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sanford Health 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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 $190,203 in back wages owed to 1,038 affected workers. For comparison, Health First/Rapid Care in Charleston, SC is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $190,203
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Sanford Health

The federal enforcement record for Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Sanford Health to date. The Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average runs $1,177 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $190,203 in back wages owed to 1,038 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2022-06-09 to 2022-06-09, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-06-09

Last Inspection

2022-06-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$190,203

Employees Affected

1,038

WHD Violations

1,140

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$183

Avg Back Wages per Case

$190,203

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sanford Health owed $190,203 in back wages to 1,038 employees across 1 case and 1,140 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 Sanford Health compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Sanford Health	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.7
Violations	0	1.1
Total Penalty	$0	$1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$1,756

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sanford Health safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Sanford Health's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Sanford Health have? ▼

Sanford Health has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Sanford Health had? ▼

Sanford Health has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-09 and the most recent on 2022-06-09. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Sanford Health? ▼

Sanford Health has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $190,203 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Sanford Health been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sanford Health, resulting in $190,203 in back wages owed to 1,038 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Sanford Health operate in? ▼

Sanford Health operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Sanford Health owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Sanford Health 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 $190,203 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Sanford Health's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Sanford Health's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Health First/Rapid Care in Charleston, SC is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

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