VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER — a general medical and surgical hospitals facility located at 45 READE PL, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-04-05.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $25,200.00 is more than 9.5× 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 NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 August 1, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 3, 2016. Of the 4 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 $25,200.00 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 $6,300.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2016 inspection of Vassar Brothers Medical Center revealed a systemic failure to maintain
This facility's $25,200 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 622110 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,046.
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What OSHA violations was VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER cited for?
VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,200.00. The inspection opened on 2016-04-05.
How much was VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,200.00 against VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. Average per citation: $6,300.00.
Is VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $25,200.00 is above the industry average.