CENTURA HEALTH CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CENTURA HEALTH CORPORATION — a general medical and surgical hospitals facility located at 7700 SOUTH BROADWAY, LITTLETON, CO 80122 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $130,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-10-19.
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 $130,000.00 is more than 49.3× 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 CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 26, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 23, 2020. Of the 8 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 per-citation average of $16,250.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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This facility's $130,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 622110 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,854.
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What OSHA violations was CENTURA HEALTH CORPORATION cited for?
CENTURA HEALTH CORPORATION received 8 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $130,000.00. The inspection opened on 2020-10-19.
How much was CENTURA HEALTH CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $130,000.00 against CENTURA HEALTH CORPORATION in LITTLETON, CO. Average per citation: $16,250.00.
Is CENTURA HEALTH CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CENTURA HEALTH CORPORATION has a risk score of 29 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 $130,000.00 is above the industry average.