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Uc San Diego Health

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Uc San Diego Health ranks #24,570 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty10% serious
$14,730
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,570
of 99,447 penalized employers

Uc San Diego Health in San Diego, CA 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: $14,730. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Uc San Diego Health 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #24,570 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, The Heritage ALF, Inc. in Tampa, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
10.0%
of violations were serious
#24,570
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 Uc San Diego Health compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Uc San Diego Health runs far above peers (12.5x 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

$14,730 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Uc San Diego Health.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLUE RIDGE THERAPY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0THE OAKS OF WEST KET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8QUEENS BOULEVARD EXT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH HILL NEEDHAM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOB HAINES HOME FOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF WINSLOW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHELBY EYE CENTERS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MEDILODGE OF ST. CLAIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ORLANDO HEALTH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BODHI CHIROPRACTIC P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLORIDA MENTOR II, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0G V SONNY MONTGOMERY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESTCHESTER MED CTR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SALEM ASSOCIATES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ST. VINCENT INFIRMARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCHHC JACOBI MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PROVIDENCE HEALTH SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COUNTY OF HUNTERDON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Uc San Diego Health, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Uc San Diego Health 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.

Uc San Diego Health in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Uc San Diego Health ranks #392 at $14,730 current penalty.

How Uc San Diego Health Compares

Uc San Diego Health'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 (12.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-01-19

Last Inspection

2021-09-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,365

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $7,365 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

10.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

90.0% 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

$22,085

Current Penalty Amount

$14,730

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,355 from the initial assessment of $22,085. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Uc San Diego Health Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 10 1.1
Total Penalty $14,730 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,365 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,730 here).

Watseka Hco LLC $14,779 IL Barry a. Moss, Incorporated $14,779 PA New York Presbyterian Hospital $14,800 NY Atlantic Health System $14,653 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Blue Ridge Therapy Connection 2 insp. Stuart, VA The Oaks of West Kettering 2 insp. Kettering, OH Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility Management LLC 2 insp. Flushing, NY North Hill Needham, INC. 2 insp. Needham, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Heritage ALF, Inc.
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Growth & Opportunity
Lapeer, MI
0 inspections $0
Crestview Acres, Inc.
Marion, IA
0 inspections $0
Petaluma Icf DDH INC
Sonoma, CA
0 inspections $0
High Desert Medical Group
Lancaster, CA
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 Uc San Diego Health safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Uc San Diego Health's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 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 Uc San Diego Health have? ▼
Uc San Diego Health has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,730.
How many OSHA inspections has Uc San Diego Health had? ▼
Uc San Diego Health has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-19 and the most recent on 2021-09-13. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Uc San Diego Health? ▼
Uc San Diego Health has been assessed $14,730 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,085 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Uc San Diego Health have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Uc San Diego 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 Uc San Diego Health operate in? ▼
Uc San Diego 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 Uc San Diego Health rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Uc San Diego Health ranks #24,570 (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 Uc San Diego Health's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Uc San Diego Health's total OSHA penalty of $14,730 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (12.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Heritage ALF, Inc. in Tampa, 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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