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University Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University Hospital ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,500
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

University Hospital in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,500. 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 Hospital 5 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 (7.4x 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, SNR 27 Arcadia Place Owner LLC in Vista, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,505 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 87/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.6 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 3 WHD cases ($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 Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows University Hospital runs far above peers (9.7x 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

$11,500 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 University Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10MCLAREN GREATER LANS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4GROUP HOMES OF FORSY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0LONG ISLAND JEWISH-F…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2MADERA COMMUNITY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6WILLAMETTE VIEW INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5LA COUNTY HEALTH SER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MAIMONIDES MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1NYSOCFS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SUNY STONY BROOK HOS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5C&C-DEPT OF THE MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13KAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NATCHAUG HOSPITAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3FRED FINCH YOUTH CEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15ASSMCA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9NYS OPWDD LIDDSO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4KINGDOM PROJECTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11University Hospital, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3
University Hospital has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, University Hospital ranks #550 at $11,500 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $11,500 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How University Hospital Compares

University Hospital's 0.60 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 (9.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-08-26

Last Inspection

2025-11-21

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $2,300 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$11,500

Current Penalty Amount

$11,500

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,500

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
6

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric University Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $11,500 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,300 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University Hospital, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,500 here).

SNR 27 Arcadia Place Owner LLC $11,505 CA Concourse Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, INC. $11,566 NY K.W.P.H. Enterprises $11,570 CA Town of Newington $11,428 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 5 insp. Los Angeles, CA McLaren Greater Lansing 5 insp. Lansing, MI Group Homes of Forsyth INC 5 insp. Winston-Salem, NC Long Island Jewish-Forest Hills Hospital 5 insp. Forest Hills, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

SNR 27 Arcadia Place Owner LLC
Vista, CA
2 inspections $11,505
Firefly Home Care, LLC
Middlebury, IN
0 inspections $0
Santa Lucia - ICF DDH
Vallejo, CA
0 inspections $0
Memphis Children's Clinic
Southaven, MS
0 inspections $0
Cherry Madamba's Residential Facility, Inc.#2
Elk Grove, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare University Hospital against SNR 27 Arcadia Place Owner LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether University Hospital'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 Hospital 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 Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 5 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 University Hospital have? ▼
University Hospital has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,500.
How many OSHA inspections has University Hospital had? ▼
University Hospital has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-26 and the most recent on 2025-11-21. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University Hospital? ▼
University Hospital has been assessed $11,500 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does University Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University Hospital 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.
Has University Hospital been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against University Hospital, 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 Hospital operate in? ▼
University 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.
What should I do if University Hospital owes me wages? ▼
If you believe University Hospital 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 3 cases.
Where does University Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University Hospital ranks #31,177 (the upper 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 University Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $11,500 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, SNR 27 Arcadia Place Owner LLC in Vista, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $11,505 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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