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Healthcare & Social Assistance · LA Jolla, CA

Scripps Health

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Scripps Health ranks #17,360 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty14% serious
$20,155
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,360
of 99,447 penalized employers

Scripps Health in LA Jolla, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,155. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Scripps Health 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,360 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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. For comparison, Rocky Mountain SER Head Start-Alamosa-Boyd in Alamosa, CO is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#17,360
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Scripps Health compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Scripps Health runs far above peers (17.1x 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

$20,155 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Scripps Health.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHACKENSACK MERIDIAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN HOUSE STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WNY EAR NOSE AND THR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ELMHURST OPERATOR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ASPIRE OF WESTERN NE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RETAMA MANOR LAREDO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SSA PENSACOLA ALF, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SSHC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL RTC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAMILY CARE CENTER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENCOMPASS HEALTH REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PACIFIC RIM OUTPATIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYSOPWDD REGION 1 RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INSTITUTO PRE-VOCACI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MADISON UNITED HEALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LICKING MEMORIAL HOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0INDIAN HEALTH SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LINDSBORG COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VA CENTRAL WESTERN M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Scripps Health, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Scripps Health has 2 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.

Scripps Health in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Scripps Health is the #247 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($20,155).

How Scripps Health Compares

Scripps Health's 3.50 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 (17.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-11

Last Inspection

2021-04-14

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,078

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $10,078 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

$33,370

Current Penalty Amount

$20,155

Penalty Reduction

39.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,215 from the initial assessment of $33,370. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Scripps Health compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Scripps Health Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $20,155 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,078 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Scripps Health, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,155 here).

University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital $20,200 NY Fort Payne Hospital Corporation $20,250 AL Andbe Home, INC. $20,274 KS Belleville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, INC. DBA Bria Health Services of Belleville $20,302 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage 2 insp. North Bergen, NJ American House Stone 2 insp. Rochester Hills, MI WNY Ear Nose and Throat 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Elmhurst Operator LLC 2 insp. Providence, RI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

McGregor Home Garfield
Carmichael, CA
0 inspections $0
Booneville Community Development Institute
Booneville, AR
0 inspections $0
Horizon Diversified Group #3
Mission Viejo, CA
0 inspections $0
Rocky Mountain SER Head Start-Alamosa-Boyd
Alamosa, CO
0 inspections $0
Tender Living Care
Spring, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Scripps Health safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Scripps Health's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 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 Scripps Health have? ▼
Scripps Health has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,155.
How many OSHA inspections has Scripps Health had? ▼
Scripps Health has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-11 and the most recent on 2021-04-14. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Scripps Health? ▼
Scripps Health has been assessed $20,155 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,370 (a 39.6% reduction).
Does Scripps Health have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Scripps Health 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 Scripps Health operate in? ▼
Scripps Health 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 Scripps Health rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Scripps Health ranks #17,360 (the top quarter 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 Scripps Health's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Scripps Health's total OSHA penalty of $20,155 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (17.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rocky Mountain SER Head Start-Alamosa-Boyd in Alamosa, 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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