Healthcare & Social Assistance · Frostburg, MD

Western Maryland Health System Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Maryland Health System Corporation ranks #44,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$7,224
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western Maryland Health System Corporation in Frostburg, MD 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: $7,224. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Maryland Health System Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #44,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Chosen Hands In Home Care in Lancaster, SC is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#44,463
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Western Maryland Health System Corporation runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$7,224 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Western Maryland Health System Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPERIOR REHABILITAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LITTLE FLOWER MANOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JB KENOSHA HEALTHCAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOLVISTA HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HUNTINGTON HEALTH CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLACIER HILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COVENTRY PLACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JT ORTHODONTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JACKSON PINE VIEW HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INTL FALLS MEM HOSP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PROVIDENCE HEALTH SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AVONDALE ESTATES OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE HOSPITALS OF PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GUARDIAN ELDER CARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MACON REHABILITATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NESS COUNTY HOSPITAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0US DEPARTMENT OF VET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SILVER CROSS HOSPITA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Western Maryland Hea…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Western Maryland Health System Corporation 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.

Western Maryland Health System Corporation in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Western Maryland Health System Corporation is the #887 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($7,224).

How Western Maryland Health System Corporation Compares

Western Maryland Health System Corporation'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 (6.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-25

Last Inspection

2013-07-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,612

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $3,612 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$7,224

Current Penalty Amount

$7,224

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Western Maryland Health System Corporation compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western Maryland Health System Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 10 1.1
Total Penalty $7,224 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,612 $1,757

Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western Maryland Health System Corporation, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Western Maryland Health System Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Western Maryland Health System Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Western Maryland Health System Corporation have?
Western Maryland Health System Corporation has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,224.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Maryland Health System Corporation had?
Western Maryland Health System Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-25 and the most recent on 2013-07-25. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Maryland Health System Corporation?
Western Maryland Health System Corporation has been assessed $7,224 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Western Maryland Health System Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Western Maryland Health System Corporation has 5 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 Western Maryland Health System Corporation operate in?
Western Maryland Health System Corporation 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.
Where does Western Maryland Health System Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western Maryland Health System Corporation ranks #44,463 (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 Western Maryland Health System Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Western Maryland Health System Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $7,224 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chosen Hands In Home Care in Lancaster, SC 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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