Healthcare & Social Assistance · Decatur, GA

U.S. Department of Veterans Affair

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Department of Veterans Affair has a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

79% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
38
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections

U.S. Department of Veterans Affair in Decatur, GA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected U.S. Department of Veterans Affair 6 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 38 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 30 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 (8.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nysomrdd Broome Developmental Center in Binghamton, NY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
78.9%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affair.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0011.022.133.144.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOHN J. PERSHING VAMC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4REACH INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 39DEPARTMENT OF STATE …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1SUTTER BAY HOSPITALS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 42DIGNITY HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7JAMES E. VAN ZANDT V…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSITY OF IOWA H…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2KAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12CFSE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2MARQUIS COMPANIES I …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10OREGON SUPPORTED LIV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7CIRCLES OF CARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11UMPQUA HOMES FOR THE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0VALLEY VIEW CARE CEN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18NYSOPWDD FINGER LAKE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3BETHESDA LUTHERAN CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18METRO MAYAGUEZ INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4DEPT. OF VETERANS AF…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13U.S. Department of V…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38
U.S. Department of Veterans Affair has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 38 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.

How U.S. Department of Veterans Affair Compares

U.S. Department of Veterans Affair's 6.33 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against U.S. Department of Veterans Affair to date. The Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average runs $1,181 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-05-05

Last Inspection

2014-08-25

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 6 inspections over 4 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

30

Serious

78.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

13.2% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

7.9% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How U.S. Department of Veterans Affair compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric U.S. Department of Veterans Affair Industry Avg
Inspections 6 0.7
Violations 38 1.1
Total Penalty $0 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,757

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for U.S. Department of Veterans Affair, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

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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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affair safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, U.S. Department of Veterans Affair's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 6 inspections, including 30 serious violations. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affair have?
U.S. Department of Veterans Affair has 38 OSHA violations on record, including 30 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Department of Veterans Affair had?
U.S. Department of Veterans Affair has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-05 and the most recent on 2014-08-25. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Department of Veterans Affair?
U.S. Department of Veterans Affair has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does U.S. Department of Veterans Affair have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. U.S. Department of Veterans Affair has 30 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affair operate in?
U.S. Department of Veterans Affair operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622310). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
How does U.S. Department of Veterans Affair's safety record compare to industry average?
U.S. Department of Veterans Affair's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nysomrdd Broome Developmental Center in Binghamton, NY 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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