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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Marietta, GA

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wellstar Kennestone Hospital ranks #15,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty90% serious
$22,800
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wellstar Kennestone Hospital 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Campbell Village in Campbell, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#15,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wellstar Kennestone Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Wellstar Kennestone Hospital runs far above peers (19.3x 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

$22,800 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN ADDICTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17METHODIST HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARROLL MANOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PLEASANT HILL HEALTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EMERGENCY DENTAL OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LAPEER COUNTY MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LCB SENIOR LIVING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STEWARD CARNEY HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SSC PASADENA OPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EDEN RETIREMENT CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAYBROOK-C KADE OPCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WINTONBURY CARE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOME OF OPPORTUNITY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREEN COAST MANAGEME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HEALTHSOUTH/METHODIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WINDSOR BAKERSFIELD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MASSACHUSETTS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NYSOPWDD CAPITAL DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRESENCE CENTRAL AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATURE'S TOOLBOX, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Wellstar Kennestone …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital sits at penalty rank #205 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($22,800 assessed).

How Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Compares

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital's 5.00 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 far above peers (19.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-29

Last Inspection

2015-05-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $11,400 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$31,500

Current Penalty Amount

$22,800

Penalty Reduction

27.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,700 from the initial assessment of $31,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 10 1.1
Total Penalty $22,800 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,400 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,800 here).

Newport Hospital $22,760 RI Prospect Chartercare Sjhsri, LLC $22,711 RI Tulia Health and Rehabilitation Center $22,700 TX DCF Atlantic West Lo #763 $23,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Addiction Centers, INC. 2 insp. Lafayette, NJ Methodist Healthcare System 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Carroll Manor 2 insp. Washington, DC Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center 2 insp. Pleasant Hill, MO

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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 Wellstar Kennestone Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Wellstar Kennestone Hospital have? ▼
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Wellstar Kennestone Hospital had? ▼
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-29 and the most recent on 2015-05-12. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wellstar Kennestone Hospital? ▼
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has been assessed $22,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,500 (a 27.6% reduction).
Does Wellstar Kennestone Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has 9 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 Wellstar Kennestone Hospital operate in? ▼
Wellstar Kennestone 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.
Where does Wellstar Kennestone Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital ranks #15,046 (the top quarter 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 Wellstar Kennestone Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $22,800 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (19.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Campbell Village in Campbell, CA 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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