107657 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM DBA ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPI
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 107657 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM DBA ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPI — a general medical and surgical hospitals facility located at 800 EAST 28TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $83,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-06-04.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.5 per 100 full-time workers — 67% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 0.8 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $83,400.00 is more than 31.6× the national average of $2,638.83 for facilities in the Health Care sector (NAICS 622110). This sector encompasses 27,508 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.6M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 22, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 16, 2024. Of the 16 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $83,400.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $5,212.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Abbott Northwestern Hospital reveals a profound systemic failure to mitigate recognized hazards, as evidenced by sixteen
This facility's $83,400 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 622110 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,944.
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What OSHA violations was 107657 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM DBA ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPI cited for?
107657 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM DBA ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPI received 16 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $83,400.00. The inspection opened on 2024-06-04.
How much was 107657 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM DBA ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPI fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $83,400.00 against 107657 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM DBA ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPI in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Average per citation: $5,212.50.
Is 107657 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM DBA ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPI a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 107657 - ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM DBA ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPI has a risk score of 34 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for General Medical and Surgical Hospitals facilities is $2,638.83. This facility penalty of $83,400.00 is above the industry average.