WELLNOW URGENT CARE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WELLNOW URGENT CARE — a all other outpatient care centers facility located at 830 COUNTY ROAD 64, ELMIRA, NY 14903 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,844.80. The inspection case was opened on 2021-08-03.
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 $21,844.80 is more than 8.3× the national average of $2,638.83 for facilities in the Health Care sector (NAICS 621498). 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 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 December 21, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 26, 2022. Of the 6 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 $21,844.80 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 $3,640.80 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was WELLNOW URGENT CARE cited for?
WELLNOW URGENT CARE received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,844.80. The inspection opened on 2021-08-03.
How much was WELLNOW URGENT CARE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,844.80 against WELLNOW URGENT CARE in ELMIRA, NY. Average per citation: $3,640.80.
Is WELLNOW URGENT CARE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WELLNOW URGENT CARE 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 All Other Outpatient Care Centers facilities is $2,638.83. This facility penalty of $21,844.80 is above the industry average.