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University Hospitals of Cleveland

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University Hospitals of Cleveland ranks #53,594 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,304
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#53,594
of 99,447 penalized employers

University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,304. 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 Hospitals of Cleveland 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,594 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Legacy House in Anderson, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#53,594
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 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 University Hospitals of Cleveland runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$5,304 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 University Hospitals of Cleveland.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIDWEST COVENANT HOM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MEADOWVIEW NURSING A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ASSISTED LIVING CONC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MOSAIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYSOMH SAINT LAWRENC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TRINITAS REGIONAL ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF NEVADA DESE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GENTLE DENTAL FAMILY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WINONA MANOR HEALTH …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LAKELAND HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NYCHHC HARLEM HOSPIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ONEIDA CO OFFICE BUI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CORNERSTONE BEHAVIOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH SHORE MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CHILDREN'S NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SMILES TODAY DENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MCLOUGHLIN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6University Hospitals…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
University Hospitals of Cleveland has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Hospitals of Cleveland in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: University Hospitals of Cleveland is the #1,140 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($5,304).

How University Hospitals of Cleveland Compares

University Hospitals of Cleveland's 0.33 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 (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-01-10

Last Inspection

2024-03-04

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,768

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $1,768 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$7,577

Current Penalty Amount

$5,304

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,273 from the initial assessment of $7,577. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric University Hospitals of Cleveland Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $5,304 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,768 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University Hospitals of Cleveland, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,304 here).

ST. Francis Memorial Hospital $5,305 CA Dental Dreams $5,300 MI ST. Francis Hospital & Medical Center $5,300 CT Southcentral Foundation $5,310 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Midwest Covenant Home, INC. 3 insp. Stromsburg, NE Kahuku Medical Center 3 insp. Kahuku, HI Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 3 insp. Northfield, NJ Assisted Living Concepts INC 3 insp. Klamath Falls, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

ST. Francis Memorial Hospital
San Francisco, CA
6 inspections $5,305
Southern Georgia Oral Surgery
Hinesville, GA
0 inspections $0
Legacy House
Anderson, CA
0 inspections $0
Umar
Concord, NC
0 inspections $0
Dental Dreams
Muskegon, MI
2 inspections $5,300

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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 University Hospitals of Cleveland safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University Hospitals of Cleveland's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 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 University Hospitals of Cleveland have? ▼
University Hospitals of Cleveland has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,304.
How many OSHA inspections has University Hospitals of Cleveland had? ▼
University Hospitals of Cleveland has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-10 and the most recent on 2024-03-04. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University Hospitals of Cleveland? ▼
University Hospitals of Cleveland has been assessed $5,304 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,577 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does University Hospitals of Cleveland have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University Hospitals of Cleveland 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 University Hospitals of Cleveland operate in? ▼
University Hospitals of Cleveland 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 University Hospitals of Cleveland rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University Hospitals of Cleveland ranks #53,594 (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 University Hospitals of Cleveland's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University Hospitals of Cleveland's total OSHA penalty of $5,304 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Legacy House in Anderson, CA 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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