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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Portsmouth, OH

Southern Ohio Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Ohio Medical Center ranks #6,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty70% serious
$43,212
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,212. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern Ohio Medical Center 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Youthland Christian Academy in Boynton Beach, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#6,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Ohio Medical Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Southern Ohio Medical Center runs far above peers (36.6x 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

$43,212 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPETERSEN HEALTH JUNC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BROOKMONT HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BARRY A. MOSS, INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARKVIEW ESTATES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DIVERSICARE OF BIG S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAZLET GARDEN GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THOMPSON HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMERITUS SENIOR LIVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CA. DEPT. STATE HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COUNTRY MANOR NURSIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IRVINE HEAD INJURY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LIFE CARE CENTERS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CONTRA COSTA COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMMUNITY HOSPITAL O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYSOPWDD FAIR LAKES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PHC-ELKO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DANIEL HEALTH CARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CORNELL UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Southern Ohio Medica…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Southern Ohio Medical Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Southern Ohio Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Southern Ohio Medical Center sits at penalty rank #55 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($43,212 assessed).

How Southern Ohio Medical Center Compares

Southern Ohio Medical Center's 5.00 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 (36.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-09-28

Last Inspection

2023-09-27

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,606

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $21,606 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$115,224

Current Penalty Amount

$43,212

Penalty Reduction

62.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $72,012 from the initial assessment of $115,224. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Southern Ohio Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Ohio Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 10 1.1
Total Penalty $43,212 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,606 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Ohio Medical Center, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($43,212 here).

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $43,200 CA Pacifica Senior Living $43,200 TX Southside Hospital $42,927 NY Virtua Hospital $43,607 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Petersen Health Junction, LLC 2 insp. Canton, IL Brookmont Healthcare Center, LLC 2 insp. Effort, PA Barry a. Moss, Incorporated 2 insp. Jonestown, PA Parkview Estates 2 insp. Kennewick, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
Oakland, CA
5 inspections $43,200
Pacifica Senior Living
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $43,200
All Around Child
Overland Park, KS
0 inspections $0
Youthland Christian Academy
Boynton Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Princess Care Home
San Jose, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Southern Ohio Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Ohio Medical Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Southern Ohio Medical Center have? ▼
Southern Ohio Medical Center has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,212.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Ohio Medical Center had? ▼
Southern Ohio Medical Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-28 and the most recent on 2023-09-27. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Ohio Medical Center? ▼
Southern Ohio Medical Center has been assessed $43,212 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $115,224 (a 62.5% reduction).
Does Southern Ohio Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Ohio Medical Center has 7 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 Southern Ohio Medical Center operate in? ▼
Southern Ohio 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.
Where does Southern Ohio Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Ohio Medical Center ranks #6,244 (the top 10% 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 Southern Ohio Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Ohio Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $43,212 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (36.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Youthland Christian Academy in Boynton Beach, FL 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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