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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vanderbilt University Medical Center ranks #31,454 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 8 inspections.

Upper half by penalty79% serious
$11,375
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#31,454
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,375. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $4,619 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vanderbilt University Medical Center 8 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 34 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,454 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 27 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 (11.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,619 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Air Methods in Omaha, NE is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
79.4%
of violations were serious
#31,454
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,619
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 59/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $5K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center runs far above peers (9.6x 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

$11,375 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.10.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSITY MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5FLUSHING HOSPITAL ME…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2POMONA VALLEY HOSPIT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3CREST HAVEN NURSING …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21VETERANS ADMINISTRAT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 23NYCDHS HQ, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6CA MENTAL HEALTH DEP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9THE JOHNS HOPKINS HO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9VERNON J HARRIS EAST…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12HOSPITAL ESPANOL AUX…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9DF, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8DEPT OF VETERANS AFF…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11MI DHHS KALAMAZOO PS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8NYSOPWDD WEST SENECA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3DIGNITY HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10HAYWARD SISTERS HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14MMM HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4Vanderbilt Universit…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 34
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 34 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.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Vanderbilt University Medical Center ranks #555 at $11,375 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Vanderbilt University Medical Center ranks #8,789 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($4,619).

Combined federal exposure here: $11,375 OSHA penalties plus $4,619 WHD back wages (28.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Vanderbilt University Medical Center Compares

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's 4.25 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 far above peers (9.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-06-22

Last Inspection

2025-05-13

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,422

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 8 inspections over 15 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $1,422 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

27

Serious

79.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

20.6% 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

$16,925

Current Penalty Amount

$11,375

Penalty Reduction

32.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,994

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,550 from the initial assessment of $16,925. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$4,619
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,310
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,310

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Vanderbilt University Medical Center owed $4,619 in back wages to 2 employees across 2 cases and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Vanderbilt University Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vanderbilt University Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 8 0.7
Violations 34 1.1
Total Penalty $11,375 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,422 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,375 here).

Windsor Sacramento Estates, LLC $11,375 CA Doctors Medical Center, INC. $11,375 CA Autumn View Gardens $11,355 MO Wayne Opportunity Center, INC. $11,400 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

University Medical Center 8 insp. Las Vegas, NV Flushing Hospital Medical Center 8 insp. Flushing, NY DE 8 insp. Cayey, PR Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 8 insp. Pomona, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Absolute Senior Care
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
Altamont Ambulance Service, INC. DBA Effingham City-County Ambulance
Effingham, IL
2 inspections $16,000
Colonial Management Group, LP
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $16,000
Air Methods
Omaha, NE
0 inspections $0
Mount Sinai Queens
Astoria, NY
4 inspections $16,000

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What to do with this record

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  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Vanderbilt University Medical Center against Absolute Senior Care, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center also carries $4,619 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vanderbilt University Medical Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 8 inspections, including 27 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center have? ▼
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 27 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,375.
How many OSHA inspections has Vanderbilt University Medical Center had? ▼
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-22 and the most recent on 2025-05-13. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vanderbilt University Medical Center? ▼
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been assessed $11,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,925 (a 32.8% reduction). Additionally, $4,619 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Vanderbilt University Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vanderbilt University Medical Center has 27 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.
Has Vanderbilt University Medical Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Vanderbilt University Medical Center, resulting in $4,619 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Vanderbilt University Medical Center operate in? ▼
Vanderbilt University Medical Center 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.
What should I do if Vanderbilt University Medical Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Vanderbilt University Medical Center owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $4,619 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Vanderbilt University Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vanderbilt University Medical Center ranks #31,454 (the upper 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vanderbilt University Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $11,375 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (9.6x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Air Methods in Omaha, NE 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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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 8 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.