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THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER

5758 S. MARYLAND AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60637
622110General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

OSHA inspections
11
over 26 years
Violations
6
$3,415 in penalties
Penalties
$3,415
$569 avg
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues across functions.
Accident investigations on record
2 fatalities

Summary

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $3,415 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 200 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 months ago.

Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
11
0.4 / yr · last 26 yrs
Violations
6
0.2 / yr
Penalties
$3,415
$569 avg / violation
Trend
STABLE
HIGH confidence
Inspection trigger · complaint
9 of 11
Inspection trigger · accident
1 of 11

18% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,

Peer comparison

92nd

Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 6221 within IL. Peer group: 200 employers.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
84th
Inspection frequency
99th

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
5.1
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
2.1
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
6.5
OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported)

BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.

Inspection breakdown

Complaint
9
Accident
1

Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Activity timeline

Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 11 months ago.

Labor relations (NLRB)

Total cases
14
Unfair labor practice
7
Representation (union)
7

National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

Federal contracts (5-year)

Total obligated
$181,310
Contracts
10
Top agency
Department of Health and Human Services
$180,454
Top agencies by obligation
Department of Health and Human Services$180,454
Department of Veterans Affairs$856

Primary NAICS: 622110 - GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS. Last action: 2025-03-28. Source: USAspending.gov prime contract awards. Net obligations (awards minus deobligations) over the last five fiscal years.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2025-05-13Complaint0$0
2021-03-09M1$3,415
2013-02-06Complaint5$0
2009-09-21Accident0$0
2004-02-17Complaint0$0
2003-01-07Complaint0$0
2002-09-19Complaint0$0
2001-10-23Complaint0$0
2000-11-21Complaint0$0
2000-05-05Complaint0$0
1999-09-08Complaint0$0

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER from 16 federal data sources plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, USAspending federal contracts, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.

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Frequently asked

What is THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER's OSHA violation history?
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $3,415 in total penalties.
How does THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER's safety record compare to its industry?
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER operates in the general medical and surgical hospitals industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.1. THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER's self-reported DART rate is 2.76 compared to an industry average of 2.1.
Has THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER.