State enforcement profile · #6 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Pennsylvania
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pennsylvania has 9,255 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 16,082 OSHA inspections and $72.9M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $143.4M in back wages across 3,639 enforcement cases.
- 9,255
- Employers
- 16,082
- Inspections
- $72.9M
- OSHA penalties
- $143.4M
- Back wages
The state in one line
Pennsylvania ranks #6 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 34,307 violations cited across 16,082 inspections and $143.4M in wages recovered for workers.
- #6
- of 56 states by penalties
- 2.13
- violations per inspection
- $8K
- avg penalty per employer
- 3,639
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Pennsylvania's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Pennsylvania averages 2.13 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Pennsylvania's single worst-cited employer in full detail. Holland Services record
- Compare Pennsylvania against a similarly-sized state by employer count. New Jersey record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Pennsylvania
Federal workplace enforcement in Pennsylvania covers 9,255 employers with 16,082 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 34,307 violations statewide, yielding 2.13 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $72.9M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $8K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $143.4M in back wages across 3,639 cases - an average of $39K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where Pennsylvania ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$7,874 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Pennsylvania
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holland Services Washington | 0 | 0 | $25.9M |
| 2 | US Medical Staffing, Inc Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | $4.8M |
| 3 | Prestige Home Care Agency Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | $3.5M |
| 4 | Successful Aging Upper Darby | 0 | 0 | $2.3M |
| 5 | Good Family Support Services Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | $2.1M |
| 6 | HomePlus Care Upper Darby | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| 7 | TriMed Healthcare Newtown | 0 | 0 | $1.9M |
| 8 | Angels of Care Jenkintown | 0 | 0 | $1.8M |
| 9 | Red Lion Home Care Wynnewood | 0 | 0 | $1.4M |
| 10 | Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | $1.3M |
| 11 | ComForcare Senior Service Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| 12 | Keystone Peer Review Organization, Inc. Harrisburg | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| 13 | Affectionate Home Care Lansdowne | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| 14 | Nesi Montgomery | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| 15 | Louis Berger US, Inc. Exton | 0 | 0 | $987K |
| 16 | General Nutrition Corporation Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | $877K |
| 17 | Chickie's and Pete's ( Parx Casino ) Bensalem | 0 | 0 | $828K |
| 18 | Aging with Care Inc Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | $823K |
| 19 | Christian Home Health Care Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | $813K |
| 20 | Neoly Home Care, LLC Harrisburg | 0 | 0 | $789K |
All employers in Pennsylvania
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Industries in Pennsylvania
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Pennsylvania.
Top Cities in Pennsylvania
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Pennsylvania (of 356 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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