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The University of Vermont Medical Center INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. ranks #18,717 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty30% serious
$18,902
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#18,717
of 99,447 penalized employers

The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. in Burlington, VT has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,902. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. 6 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,717 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (8.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Shore Home Care Agency in Winston Salem, NC is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#18,717
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. runs far above peers (16.0x 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

$18,902 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 The University of Vermont Medical Center INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHARBOR OAKS HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6NYSOPWDD CAPITAL DIS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8LA COUNTY HEALTH SER…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15MORRISON CHILD & FAM…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 33JOHN J. PERSHING VAMC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4REACH INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 39DEPARTMENT OF STATE …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1SUTTER BAY HOSPITALS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 42DIGNITY HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7JAMES E. VAN ZANDT V…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSITY OF IOWA H…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2KAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12CFSE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2MARQUIS COMPANIES I …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10OREGON SUPPORTED LIV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7CIRCLES OF CARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11The University of Ve…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10
The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. has 6 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.

The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. is the #268 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($18,902).

How The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. Compares

The University of Vermont Medical Center INC.'s 1.67 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 (16.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2023-02-24

Last Inspection

2026-02-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 6 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $3,150 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$29,710

Current Penalty Amount

$18,902

Penalty Reduction

36.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,808 from the initial assessment of $29,710. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 0.7
Violations 10 1.1
Total Penalty $18,902 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,150 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The University of Vermont Medical Center INC., both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,902 here).

Universal Services Limited Partnership DBA Reynold $18,900 NC Ohnh Emp, LLC $18,892 OH Methodist Healthcare System $18,847 TX Senior Philanthropy of Milford B, LLC $18,828 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Harbor Oaks Hospital 6 insp. New Baltimore, MI Suny Upstate Medical University Hospital 6 insp. Syracuse, NY Nysopwdd Capital District Ddso 6 insp. Schenectady, NY LA County Health Services 6 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Universal Services Limited Partnership DBA Reynold
Greensboro, NC
3 inspections $18,900
TCT Homes
Anaheim, CA
0 inspections $0
Ohnh Emp, LLC
Salem, OH
5 inspections $18,892
Breaking Barriers
Louisville, KY
0 inspections $0
Shore Home Care Agency
Winston Salem, NC
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 The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The University of Vermont Medical Center INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 6 inspections, including 3 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 The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. have? ▼
The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,902.
How many OSHA inspections has The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. had? ▼
The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-24 and the most recent on 2026-02-17. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The University of Vermont Medical Center INC.? ▼
The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. has been assessed $18,902 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,710 (a 36.4% reduction).
Does The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. has 3 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 The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. operate in? ▼
The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. 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 The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The University of Vermont Medical Center INC. ranks #18,717 (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 The University of Vermont Medical Center INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The University of Vermont Medical Center INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,902 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (16.0x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Shore Home Care Agency in Winston Salem, NC 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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