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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Fremont, CA

Washington Hospital Healthcare System

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Washington Hospital Healthcare System ranks #96,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$280
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Washington Hospital Healthcare System in Fremont, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $280. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Washington Hospital Healthcare System 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,247 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Ahmc Healthcare INC in Whittier, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $280 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,247
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Washington Hospital Healthcare System runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$280 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Washington Hospital Healthcare System.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJEWISH HOME LIFECARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HRI HOSPITAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FOREST MANOR INC. D/…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GUTHRIE CORNING HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6METRO-WEST AMBULANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MOBILE INFIRMARY MED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HORIZON BAY MANAGEME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JENKINS MEMORIAL NUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PARK CENTER NURSING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HERITAGE MANOR OF LO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PULMONARY & CRITICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CLACKAMAS REHABILITA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KANSAS CITY VA MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROSSROADS OF SOUTHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KESSLER INSTITUTE FO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSOPWDD HURON IRA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OYSTER BAY TN DEPT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYSOPWDD ENEZ DRIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALASKA H&SS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Washington Hospital …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Washington Hospital Healthcare System has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Washington Hospital Healthcare System in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Washington Hospital Healthcare System is the #2,342 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($280).

Combined federal exposure here: $280 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Washington Hospital Healthcare System Compares

Washington Hospital Healthcare System's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-03

Last Inspection

2013-05-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $140 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

2

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

$560

Current Penalty Amount

$280

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$280

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $280 from the initial assessment of $560. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
22

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Washington Hospital Healthcare System Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $280 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $140 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Washington Hospital Healthcare System, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($280 here).

Ron Wilson Center for Effective Living INC $280 OR Sultan Dental Center $287 WA Cornerstone Associates INC $270 OR Examination Management Services INC $295 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jewish Home Lifecare, Manhattan 2 insp. New York, NY Hri Hospital INC 2 insp. Brookline, MA Forest Manor INC. D/B/a 2 insp. Glen Cove, NY Guthrie Corning Hospital 2 insp. Corning, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ahmc Healthcare INC
Whittier, CA
2 inspections $280
Fresno County Department of Social Services
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $280
Social Vocational Services, INC.
Visalia, CA
2 inspections $280
Ron Wilson Center for Effective Living INC
Monmouth, OR
12 inspections $280
El Proyecto del Barrio, INC. Azusa Health Center
Azusa, CA
2 inspections $280

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What to do with this record

Use Washington Hospital Healthcare System's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Washington Hospital Healthcare System against Ahmc Healthcare INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Washington Hospital Healthcare System's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
  • Washington Hospital Healthcare System also carries $0 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 Washington Hospital Healthcare System safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Washington Hospital Healthcare System's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Washington Hospital Healthcare System have? ▼
Washington Hospital Healthcare System has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $280.
How many OSHA inspections has Washington Hospital Healthcare System had? ▼
Washington Hospital Healthcare System has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-03 and the most recent on 2013-05-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Washington Hospital Healthcare System? ▼
Washington Hospital Healthcare System has been assessed $280 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $560 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Washington Hospital Healthcare System been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Washington Hospital Healthcare System, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Washington Hospital Healthcare System operate in? ▼
Washington Hospital Healthcare System 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 Washington Hospital Healthcare System owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Washington Hospital Healthcare System 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Washington Hospital Healthcare System rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Washington Hospital Healthcare System ranks #96,247 (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 Washington Hospital Healthcare System's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Washington Hospital Healthcare System's total OSHA penalty of $280 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ahmc Healthcare INC in Whittier, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $280 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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