Healthcare & Social Assistance · Albuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of New Mexico Hospital ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.4x 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
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 87/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 5 OSHA inspections (0.2 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 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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 of New Mexico Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVALLEY VIEW CENTER F…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11NYCHHC GOUVERNEUR H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ONEIDA CO DSS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1TOMAH V.A. MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CEDARS-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: 2COMPLETE CARE AT HAM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MADERA 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: 13University of New Me…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1
University of New Mexico Hospital has 5 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 of New Mexico Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, University of New Mexico Hospital sits at penalty rank #2,198 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($500 assessed).

How University of New Mexico Hospital Compares

University of New Mexico Hospital's 0.20 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

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

$1,757

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 $1,757.

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 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric University of New Mexico Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $500 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $1,757

Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 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 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does University of New Mexico Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University of New Mexico Hospital ranks #92,988 (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 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 $1,181 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.
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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.