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Wellspan York Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wellspan York Hospital ranks #43,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,500
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#43,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wellspan York Hospital in York, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,500. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of 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 Wellspan York Hospital 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (6.0x 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, Hope Services INC. in Santa Clara, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,500 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#43,530
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 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 Wellspan York Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Wellspan York Hospital runs far above peers (6.4x 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

$7,500 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wellspan York Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNY STONY BROOK UNI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0BRONXCARE HEALTH SYS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2ALTA BATES SUMMIT ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6EL CAMINO HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8PIONEER INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11TOWN OF WARREN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35STAR OF HOPE ACTIVIT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NEW DAY ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2KERN MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15NORTHWEST HARVEST, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12TOWN OF LISBON, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16FISHER CARE INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5COOK COUNTY - HHS/AC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3EMORY UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SUNY STONY BROOK LON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GALION COMMUNITY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6LAKEVIEW NEUROREHAB …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5Wellspan York Hospital, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3
Wellspan York Hospital has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Wellspan York Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Wellspan York Hospital is the #852 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($7,500).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,500 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Wellspan York Hospital Compares

Wellspan York Hospital's 0.75 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 (6.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2020-06-07

Last Inspection

2022-04-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,875 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$11,188

Current Penalty Amount

$7,500

Penalty Reduction

33.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,500

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,688 from the initial assessment of $11,188. 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
0

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Wellspan York Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $7,500 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,875 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wellspan York Hospital, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,500 here).

DS $7,500 PR Hope Services INC. $7,500 CA VHS of Illinois $7,500 IL Fall River Jewish Home INC. $7,500 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Suny Stony Brook University Hospital 4 insp. Stony Brook, NY Bronxcare Health System 4 insp. Bronx, NY Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 4 insp. Berkeley, CA El Camino Hospital 4 insp. Mountain View, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

DS
Mayaguez, PR
10 inspections $7,500
Hope Services INC.
Santa Clara, CA
2 inspections $7,500
VHS of Illinois
Berwyn, IL
2 inspections $7,500
Fall River Jewish Home INC.
Fall River, MA
2 inspections $7,500
150 Riverside Op. LLC
New York, NY
2 inspections $7,500

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What to do with this record

Use Wellspan York Hospital's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Wellspan York Hospital against DS, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Wellspan York Hospital 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 Wellspan York Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wellspan York Hospital's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 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 Wellspan York Hospital have? ▼
Wellspan York Hospital has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Wellspan York Hospital had? ▼
Wellspan York Hospital has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-06-07 and the most recent on 2022-04-14. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wellspan York Hospital? ▼
Wellspan York Hospital has been assessed $7,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,188 (a 33.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Wellspan York Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wellspan York Hospital has 3 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 Wellspan York Hospital been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Wellspan York Hospital, 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 Wellspan York Hospital operate in? ▼
Wellspan York Hospital 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 Wellspan York Hospital owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Wellspan York Hospital 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 Wellspan York Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wellspan York Hospital ranks #43,530 (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 Wellspan York Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wellspan York Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $7,500 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hope Services INC. in Santa Clara, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $7,500 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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