University Hospitals of Cleveland Safety Record

Cleveland, OH · Health Care & Social Assistance

D

Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.

Last inspected 03/04/2024

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio has 18 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $13,279 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2024.

University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other health care & social assistance employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.

12 of the 18 total violations are classified as serious by OSHA. Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.

1.8 University Hospitals of Cleveland violations/inspection
vs
2.8 Health Care & Social Assistance avg
Below industry average
View Health Care & Social Assistance industry report →
18 Violations
10 Inspections
12 Serious
$13,279 Penalties
Serious?
12 ($13,279)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1987
1910.0145 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1987
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 18 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $20,837 in penalties for University Hospitals of Cleveland, later reduced to $13,279 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1048 OSHA Standard
4 citations $2,250
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
4 citations $623
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
3 citations $3,172
1910.0145 OSHA Standard
3 citations $720
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,210

Workers' Compensation in Ohio

Workers injured on the job in Ohio may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.

This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Ohio, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.

Were you injured at University Hospitals of Cleveland?

This employer has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 12 classified as serious. If you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to compensation.

Free case review · No obligation · Confidential

Attorney advertising. Free consultations available in most states. Not legal advice. By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your potential claim.

No workplace accident investigations on file for University Hospitals of Cleveland in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/04/2024 Complaint? Cleveland, OH 0 $0
11/28/2018 Complaint? Cleveland, OH 1 $5,304
01/10/2014 Complaint? Cleveland, OH 0 $0
02/14/1996 Complaint? Cleveland, OH 7 $4,500
01/25/1995 Complaint? Cleveland, OH 2 $0
11/27/1989 Accident? Cleveland, OH 0 $0
01/26/1989 Complaint? Cleveland, OH 3 $1,225
01/18/1989 Unprogrammed Related? Cleveland, OH 1 $0
12/08/1987 Complaint? Cleveland, OH 4 $2,250
12/31/1985 Complaint? Cleveland, OH 0 $0

Improve Your Safety Grade

Links may be affiliate-supported. This does not affect our safety ratings or recommendations.

Injured at University Hospitals of Cleveland? You may be entitled to compensation. Get Free Case Review