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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Chicago, IL

ST. Bernard Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), ST. Bernard Hospital ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,800
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

ST. Bernard Hospital in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected ST. Bernard Hospital 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Healthright 360 in San Francisco, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,800 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How ST. Bernard Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows ST. Bernard Hospital runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$2,800 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 ST. Bernard Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAPLEWOOD AT DARIEN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ESSEX OPERATIONS ASS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ADVENTIST HEALTH CAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOHNSTON AMBULANCE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JAMIE HENDERLIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CARITAS MANAGEMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOUNTAINBROOK ASSIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EAST HAVEN NURSING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 188 CLARK LANE OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ST JUDE OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HERITAGE PLACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GLENWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTHERN REGIONAL ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NORTHSIDE FAMILY DEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF STATE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PROSPERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NEW YORK PRESBYTERIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ST. Bernard Hospital, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
ST. Bernard Hospital has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

ST. Bernard Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, ST. Bernard Hospital sits at penalty rank #1,524 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($2,800 assessed).

How ST. Bernard Hospital Compares

ST. Bernard Hospital's 2.00 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-17

Last Inspection

2016-01-08

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,400 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,800

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,200 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric ST. Bernard Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 4 1.1
Total Penalty $2,800 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,400 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for ST. Bernard Hospital, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,800 here).

Ballad Health $2,800 TN Healthright 360 $2,800 CA Helen Newberry Joy Hospital $2,800 MI First Care Medical Clinic, INC. $2,800 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maplewood at Darien, LLC 2 insp. Darien, CT Essex Operations Associates LLC 2 insp. Elizabethtown, NY Adventist Health Castle 2 insp. Kailua, HI Johnston Ambulance Service INC 2 insp. Goldsboro, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ballad Health
Johnson City, TN
2 inspections $2,800
Healthright 360
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $2,800
First Care Medical Clinic, INC.
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $2,800
Clinica Santa Rosa INC
Guayama, PR
2 inspections $2,800
Ace Caregiving Services
Pineville, LA
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 ST. Bernard Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, ST. Bernard Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 ST. Bernard Hospital have? ▼
ST. Bernard Hospital has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,800.
How many OSHA inspections has ST. Bernard Hospital had? ▼
ST. Bernard Hospital has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-17 and the most recent on 2016-01-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for ST. Bernard Hospital? ▼
ST. Bernard Hospital has been assessed $2,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does ST. Bernard Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. ST. Bernard Hospital has 2 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 ST. Bernard Hospital operate in? ▼
ST. Bernard 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 ST. Bernard Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, ST. Bernard Hospital ranks #70,095 (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 ST. Bernard Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
ST. Bernard Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $2,800 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Healthright 360 in San Francisco, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $2,800 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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