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Healthcare & Social Assistance · San Antonio, TX

University Health System

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University Health System ranks #14,252 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$23,868
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,252
of 99,447 penalized employers

University Health System in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,868. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University Health System 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,252 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, 621610 Holistic Home Health Corp in Westlake, OH is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#14,252
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 62/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How University Health System compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows University Health System runs far above peers (20.2x 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

$23,868 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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 University Health System.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDR. SUSONI COMMUNITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CONSOLIDATED RESOURC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OAK HILL NURSING AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY URGENT CARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PALOLO CHINESE HOME, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COMPLETE CARE MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAINT JOSEPH REHABIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIRST CALL AMBULANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CAPITAL DISTRICT INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKELAND MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MICHIGAN HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARIBE PHYSICIANS PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EL PROYECTO DEL BARR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OAK LANE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KIDS BEHAVIORAL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VA ILLIANA HEALTH CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DISCOVERY VILLAGE AT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE PLAINS HOSPITA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRISTLECONE FAMILY R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0University Health Sy…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
University Health System has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

University Health System in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: University Health System is the #191 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($23,868).

Combined federal exposure here: $23,868 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How University Health System Compares

University Health System's 4.00 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 (20.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-27

Last Inspection

2019-09-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,934

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $11,934 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$39,780

Current Penalty Amount

$23,868

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$23,868

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,912 from the initial assessment of $39,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric University Health System Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 8 1.1
Total Penalty $23,868 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,934 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University Health System, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,868 here).

Pioneer Industries $23,775 WA Summit Behavioral Healthcare $24,000 PA Kaiser Foundation Health Plan INC. $24,000 CA New Jersey Department of Health $24,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DR. Susoni Community Services CORP. 2 insp. Arecibo, PR Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I, L.P., 2 insp. Elkhorn, NE Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation 2 insp. Pawtucket, RI ST. Francis Medical Center 2 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Interim Healthcare
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
M & M Learning Factory
Hattiesburg, MS
0 inspections $0
Mount Blue Residential Care Home Inc
San Jose, CA
0 inspections $0
621610 Holistic Home Health Corp
Westlake, OH
0 inspections $0
Royal Non-Emergency Med. Transportation Inc.
Glendale, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use University Health System's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare University Health System against Interim Healthcare, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether University Health System's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
  • University Health System also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 University Health System safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University Health System's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 University Health System have? ▼
University Health System has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,868.
How many OSHA inspections has University Health System had? ▼
University Health System has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-27 and the most recent on 2019-09-04. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University Health System? ▼
University Health System has been assessed $23,868 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,780 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does University Health System have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University Health System has 8 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.
Has University Health System been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against University Health System, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does University Health System operate in? ▼
University Health System 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.
What should I do if University Health System owes me wages? ▼
If you believe University Health System owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does University Health System rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University Health System ranks #14,252 (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 University Health System's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University Health System's total OSHA penalty of $23,868 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (20.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, 621610 Holistic Home Health Corp in Westlake, OH 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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