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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Johnstown, NY

Wells Nursing Home

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wells Nursing Home ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,150
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown, NY has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,150. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 35 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wells Nursing Home once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,184 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,183 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. For comparison, Center on Deafness in Northbrook, IL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,183
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K 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 Wells Nursing Home compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Wells Nursing Home runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$3,150 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Wells Nursing Home.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHVIEW VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CLEVELAND CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EDGEWATER CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ESPRI DENTAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MCGUIRE MEMORIAL HOMES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MAPLEWOOD CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ADVANTAGE LIVING CEN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HELEN NEWBERRY JOY H…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6METHODIST MEDICAL CE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4TAHOMA ASSOCIATES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1NEWAYGO MEDICAL CARE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CROWN CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HOLLENBECK PALMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4LEGACY HEALTH SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COLUMBIA INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ALOHA DENTAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SMILE ZONE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADVENTHEALTH CELEBRA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ST. MARY MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2Wells Nursing Home, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Wells Nursing Home has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

Wells Nursing Home in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Wells Nursing Home is the #1,451 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($3,150). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Wells Nursing Home ranks #9,156 among 13,687 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with WHD recoveries ($4,183).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,150 OSHA penalties plus $4,183 WHD back wages (57.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Wells Nursing Home Compares

Wells Nursing Home'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 above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2013-07-02

Last Inspection

2013-07-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,150 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

$6,300

Current Penalty Amount

$3,150

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,333

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,150 from the initial assessment of $6,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,183
Employees Affected
34
WHD Violations
35
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$123
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,183

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Wells Nursing Home owed $4,183 in back wages to 34 employees across 1 case and 35 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 Wells Nursing Home compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wells Nursing Home Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $3,150 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,150 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wells Nursing Home, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,150 here).

Prymed Medical Care INC $3,150 PR John T. Finley, INC. $3,150 MO Milestone Retirement Communities, LLC $3,150 NV Regency of Grand Blanc $3,150 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Northview Village 1 insp. Saint Louis, MO Cleveland Clinic 1 insp. Cleveland, OH Edgewater Care Center 1 insp. Kerrville, TX Espri Dental 1 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oasis Detox Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
0 inspections $0
Center on Deafness
Northbrook, IL
0 inspections $0
Azria Health Olathe
Kansas City, KS
0 inspections $0
Georgia MedPort
Gainesville, GA
0 inspections $0
Helping Hands in Homecare, Inc.
Chambersburg, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Wells Nursing Home's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Wells Nursing Home against Oasis Detox Center, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Wells Nursing Home'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
  • Wells Nursing Home also carries $4,183 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 Wells Nursing Home safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wells Nursing Home's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 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 Wells Nursing Home have? ▼
Wells Nursing Home has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Wells Nursing Home had? ▼
Wells Nursing Home has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-02 and the most recent on 2013-07-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wells Nursing Home? ▼
Wells Nursing Home has been assessed $3,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,300 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $4,183 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Wells Nursing Home have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wells Nursing Home 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.
Has Wells Nursing Home been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Wells Nursing Home, resulting in $4,183 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Wells Nursing Home operate in? ▼
Wells Nursing Home operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623110). 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 Wells Nursing Home owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Wells Nursing Home 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 $4,183 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Wells Nursing Home rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wells Nursing Home ranks #67,184 (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 Wells Nursing Home's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wells Nursing Home's total OSHA penalty of $3,150 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Center on Deafness in Northbrook, IL 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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