Columbus, OH
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Columbus, OH has 553 employers tracked by OSHA with 889 total inspections and $5.6M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Columbus
Workplace safety enforcement records in Columbus, OH span 553 employers and 889 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.6 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 1,969 violations — a rate of 2.21 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $5.6M, averaging $10K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: THE YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION alone accounts for $710K in current OSHA penalties, representing 12.6% of the citywide total. The 1,969 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Columbus typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 553 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Columbus
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION Manufacturing | 2 | 36 | $710K |
| 2 | 1st Choice Family Services Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | City of Columbus Police Department Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | IHS Services,Inc Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | AEP Electric Company Utilities | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Nationwide Realty Investors, Ltd. Real Estate & Rental | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Prosperity Home Care Service Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Romanoff Electric Inc Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | OHIO MULCH SUPPLY, INC. Administrative & Waste Services | 6 | 34 | $244K |
| 10 | INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL COATINGS, INC. Manufacturing | 11 | 41 | $244K |
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All Employers in Columbus, OH
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.O.W. INDUSTRIES INC. | Manufacturing | 6 | $20K |
| BUCKEYE BODY AND EQUIPMENT (BUCKEYE TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC) | Manufacturing | 4 | $20K |
| CHAMPION STRAPPING PRODUCTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $20K |
| VITRAN EXPRESS | Transportation & Warehousing | 4 | $20K |
| WAYMAR CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 2 | $19K |
| JULIO GALINDO | Construction | 2 | $19K |
| ALLIED MINERAL PRODUCTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $19K |
| DUFFY CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC | Construction | 2 | $19K |
| G & J PEPSI-COLA BOTTLERS, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $19K |
| Woda Cooper Companies | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| JOSE GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $18K |
| Columbus Healthcare Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| 68, LLC. | Construction | 2 | $18K |
| LDM Retail | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Djafi Trucking | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| I Force | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Senor Tequilas | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Highlands Community Learning Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Swan Cleaners | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Morrison Sign Company, Inc | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| America's Floor Source | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Right Choice Home Healthcare LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Community Living Experiences, Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| SHASTA BEVERAGES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $17K |
| CAPITOL CITICOM, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $17K |
| Dynamic Home Health Care | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| BALL CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $16K |
| American Technology Solutions | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| SILVER RULE MASONRY INC | Construction | 2 | $16K |
| ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $16K |
| O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC | Retail Trade | 3 | $16K |
| JOHN SMITH | Construction | 2 | $16K |
| ExhibitPro, Inc. | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| MOUNT CARMEL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 5 | $16K |
| COLUMBUS CAR CLEANING COMPANY, INC. | Other Services | 2 | $16K |
| JOEL PEREZ | Construction | 2 | $16K |
| UNITED ALLOYS AND METALS, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $16K |
| OHIO STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. | Manufacturing | 5 | $16K |
| Angelo's Caulking & Sealant, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| HARRIS HANDYMAN SERVICE | Construction | 2 | $16K |
| China Phoenix | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| STEVEN STEEL SUPPLY | Manufacturing | 3 | $16K |
| European Auto Works | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Zoup! | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CJS Heating and Air | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| SHELLY AND SANDS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $15K |
| American's Dream Home | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| GFS CHEMICALS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $14K |
| THE KROGER COMPANY | Retail Trade | 2 | $14K |
| Loving Hearts, LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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