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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHMITT TREE EXPERTS | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $3K |
| The Dublin Pain Clinic | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Trusted Care Corp. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Here to Help Learning Academy LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Muetzel Plumbing and Heating Co. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Madrid Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Whetstone Dental | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Trinity Home Healthcare, LLC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| LINE-X OF CENTRAL OHIO | Retail Trade | 2 | $3K |
| SAUER GROUP INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| SMOOT CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 6 | $3K |
| CLARK GRAVE VAULT COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Melting Pot Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Cafe Istanbul | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Tim Hortons Store # 5703 (Everjoy, LLC) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| ALIA HEALTHCARE SERVICES | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 4 | $3K |
| MU TRUCKING, INC. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Motohio European Motorbikes | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| FIRST ADVANCED EMS | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $2K |
| ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Forturne Chinese restruant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SOFCO ERECTORS INC. | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| HINA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| INTEGRITY HOMES LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| La Chatelaine French Bakery and Bistro | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Urban Express Transportation | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| BUCKNER & SONS MASONRY, INC. | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| Kiwi's Clubhouse | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| John W. Turk, Jr Power Plant | Utilities | 0 | $0 |
| OCP CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus West | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Manifesto Tuscan Grato | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| McKee Door Sales of Columbus, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Esthetic Smile Dental Laboratory | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Premier Asphalt and Concrete | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Subway #24086 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Busy Bee Learning Academy | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Highbanks Care Center | Other | 0 | $0 |
| THE SUPERIOR GROUP | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| DISTINCTIVE SURFACES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| PRECISION APPLIED COATING ENTERPRISE | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| Zoup | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| WINESBURG BUILDERS | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| TOYS "R" US (STORE #8911) | Retail Trade | 2 | $2K |
| NEOVIA LOGISTICS | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $2K |
| FARBER CORPORATION | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Strategic Research Group | Professional & Technical Services | 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
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.
