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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER'S CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| MARTIN CARPET CLEANING CO. INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $5K |
| SYGMA NETWORK, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $5K |
| THE FISHEL COMPANY | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Pearl Interactive Network | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| K & M Kleening | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| AXIS CONSTRUCTION, LLC | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| CC CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST LLC | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| AT&T | Information | 3 | $5K |
| SMG | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $5K |
| Urban Express Charter | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Norbeck Technologies, Inc. | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| Speer Mechanical | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| G6 Hospitality, LLC | Management of Companies | 0 | $0 |
| COLUMBUS MACHINE WORKS | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| UPS FREIGHT | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $5K |
| LaBelle Home Health | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| SHELLY & SANDS | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Sunny Meadows Flower Farm | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men - Whitehall | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| SuperChef's Breakfast & More | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ROMANOFF ELECTRIC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| AT XPRESS, LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $4K |
| PRECISION SITEWORK CO. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| BEX Logistics | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Mid-Ohio Contracting Services | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| RELIANT MASONRY | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| Ideal Flooring | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Sort & Pack | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| DORADOS MASONRY | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| Ohio State University | Educational Services | 0 | $0 |
| Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Columbus | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| HAROLD K. PHILLIPS RESTORATION, INC. | Construction | 1 | $1K |
| CENTER CITY INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $4K |
| 621610 Bright Star Care Columbus | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Steel Erectors International Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| RENIER SERVICES, INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| CSI International, Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| ADVANCE INDUSTRY SUPPLIES LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
| ACE IRON & METAL | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
| C.J Mahan | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| SMOOT ELFORD RESOURCE, INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| ACCURATE ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| Shining Company | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| RADER ROOFING | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ROXANE | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Hammer and Nails | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| MetroPCS | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| CLAYPOOL ELECTRIC, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
