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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Ridgewood, NJ

Valley Hospital INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valley Hospital INC. ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valley Hospital INC. in Ridgewood, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Valley Hospital INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 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 (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Valley Hospital INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Valley Hospital INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Valley Hospital INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedZOOM GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ATHOL MEMORIAL HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GENERATIONS HEALTHCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BLUEBIRD MEDICAL ENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPRENGER HEALTH CARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHARLOTTE RADIOLOGY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE CHIPPEWA COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BEACON HEALTH MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLENDALE ADVENTIST M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOME PLACE ASSITED L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARY HEALTH OF THE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LA CONNER RETIREMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SAMARITAN PACIFIC HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MASON CITY AREA NURS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LOS ANGELES JEWISH H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VETERANS ADMINISTRAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Valley Hospital INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Valley Hospital INC. has 2 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.

Valley Hospital INC. in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Valley Hospital INC. ranks #1,680 at $2,000 current penalty.

How Valley Hospital INC. Compares

Valley Hospital INC.'s 0.50 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 above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-04-17

Last Inspection

2020-05-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,000 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

$8,675

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

76.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,675 from the initial assessment of $8,675. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Valley Hospital INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $2,000 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Good Samaritan Hospital $2,000 WA The Ranch of Opportunity $2,000 OH Transport Loving Care DBA Alliance Ems $2,000 IN Skyview Center $2,000 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Zoom Group 2 insp. Louisville, KY Athol Memorial Hospital 2 insp. Athol, MA Generations Healthcare Agency, INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA Bluebird Medical Enterprises LLC 2 insp. Nacogdoches, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, WA
3 inspections $2,000
3801 Grand
Des Moines, IA
0 inspections $0
The Ranch of Opportunity
Washington Court House, OH
2 inspections $2,000
Transport Loving Care DBA Alliance Ems
Winamac, IN
2 inspections $2,000
Hackensack Umc Mountainside
Montclair, NJ
2 inspections $2,000

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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 Valley Hospital INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Valley Hospital INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 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 Valley Hospital INC. have? ▼
Valley Hospital INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Valley Hospital INC. had? ▼
Valley Hospital INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-04-17 and the most recent on 2020-05-07. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valley Hospital INC.? ▼
Valley Hospital INC. has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,675 (a 76.9% reduction).
Does Valley Hospital INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Valley Hospital INC. 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 Valley Hospital INC. operate in? ▼
Valley Hospital INC. 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 Valley Hospital INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valley Hospital INC. ranks #76,879 (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 Valley Hospital INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Valley Hospital INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $2,000 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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