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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINDSOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| Michael's Goody Boy | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| OHIO E-WASTE RECYCLING | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $7K |
| CAPITAL CITY GROUP | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| LUIS NONATO | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| Bug Patrol of Ohio, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Columbus OB-GYN | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| CAPITAL CORE, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $7K |
| COZMYK ENTERPRISES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| TradeSource, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Life Glow Care | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| SCIOTO COMMUNITY | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $7K |
| Subway | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Grandma's Pizza | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| JET CONTAINER COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| CAPITAL CITY GROUP, INC. | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| MID-OHIO MECHANICAL, INC. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| Tasi Cafe | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Spring Home Health Care, LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| GFS CHEMICALS | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| Cleopatra Trucking | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| SAGE SUSTAINABLE ELECTRONICS LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | $6K |
| PRECISION FOODS, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $6K |
| ENGINEERED PROFILES DBA CRANE PLASTICS | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| COMFORT INN | Accommodation & Food Services | 1 | $700 |
| REPUBLIC SERVICES, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $6K |
| ML Matthews Distribution, Inc. | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| ELCON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| LITHKO RESTORATION TECHNOLOGIES | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| Magnetic Springs Water Company | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| DirectBuy of Columbus East | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| WOLF METALS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| LAGUNAS CONSTRUCTION, LLC | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $6K |
| RECONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| CENTRAL ALUMINUM COMPANY | Manufacturing | 4 | $5K |
| EAC | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| deNovo Bistro | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ODW LOGISTICS | Transportation & Warehousing | 4 | $5K |
| FELIZ ROOFING | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| 621610 Trinity Home Healthcare LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| RESTAURANT DEPOT | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $5K |
| SEATON CORP., DBA STAFF MANAGEMENT | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $5K |
| 360 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Step by Step | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| LUIS SOLIS | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Tequila ( f /k/a Tipsy Bar and Rio Eat Drink) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Skyward Grille & Catering | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Aab India Sawmill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| State of OH - Columbus Developmental Center | Other | 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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