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University of New Mexico Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of New Mexico Hospital has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#93,980
of 100,495 penalized employers

University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $500. 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 of New Mexico Hospital 5 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Municipio DE Vega Baja in Vega Baja, PR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 13 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
6%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows University of New Mexico Hospital runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About University of New Mexico Hospital

The federal enforcement record for University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM includes 5 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.20 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $500 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $100. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-02-10 to 2024-12-03, a window of roughly 14 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-02-10

Last Inspection

2024-12-03

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 5 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$500

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How University of New Mexico Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric University of New Mexico Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $500 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of New Mexico Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University of New Mexico Hospital's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 5 inspections. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does University of New Mexico Hospital have? ▼
University of New Mexico Hospital has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has University of New Mexico Hospital had? ▼
University of New Mexico Hospital has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-10 and the most recent on 2024-12-03. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University of New Mexico Hospital? ▼
University of New Mexico Hospital has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does University of New Mexico Hospital operate in? ▼
University of New Mexico Hospital operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
How does University of New Mexico Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University of New Mexico Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $500 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Municipio DE Vega Baja in Vega Baja, PR is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $500 in current penalties.

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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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