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Colonial Cleaners INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Colonial Cleaners INC. ranks #26,296 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$13,800
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,296
of 99,447 penalized employers

Colonial Cleaners INC. in Toledo, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Colonial Cleaners INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,296 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 1997 Auto Depot INC DBA the Auto Depot in Austin, TX is another other services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,800 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
70.6%
of violations were serious
#26,296
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Colonial Cleaners INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Colonial Cleaners INC. runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$13,800 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Colonial Cleaners INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations cited1ST CLASS LAUNDRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLASSIC COLLISION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LAWRENCE COUNTY COMM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOFFMAN DEVELOPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLACK'S TIRE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CINTAS CORPORATION N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FLEETGENIUS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RAMMCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN LINEN-TACOMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FIRESTONE COMPLETE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALUMET ARMATURE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROGER DONIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROSITA NAIL SPA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DONNERITE CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FAIRWAY COLLISION CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VELOCITY VEHICLE GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YELLOWSTONE POINT S,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12C & A AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BALDWIN FABRICARE CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAGICAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Colonial Cleaners INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Colonial Cleaners INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Colonial Cleaners INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Colonial Cleaners INC. is the #335 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($13,800).

How Colonial Cleaners INC. Compares

Colonial Cleaners INC.'s 8.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-05

Last Inspection

2012-02-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $6,900 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

70.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,800

Current Penalty Amount

$13,800

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Colonial Cleaners INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Colonial Cleaners INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 17 3.8
Total Penalty $13,800 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,900 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Colonial Cleaners INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,800 here).

1997 Auto Depot INC DBA the Auto Depot $13,800 TX Americlean of NW Florida LLC DBA James Cleaners $13,800 FL GR Tyngsborough Operating, LLC $13,800 MA Caliber Collision $13,826 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

1st Class Laundry 2 insp. Union City, CA Classic Collision, LLC 2 insp. Duluth, GA Lawrence County Community Action Partnership 2 insp. New Castle, PA Hoffman Development Corporation 2 insp. Albany, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

1997 Auto Depot INC DBA the Auto Depot
Austin, TX
3 inspections $13,800
Americlean of NW Florida LLC DBA James Cleaners
Bonifay, FL
3 inspections $13,800
GR Tyngsborough Operating, LLC
Tyngsboro, MA
2 inspections $13,800
Premier Cleaners
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Professional Auto Detailing Inc
Braintree, MA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colonial Cleaners INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Colonial Cleaners INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Colonial Cleaners INC. have? ▼
Colonial Cleaners INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Colonial Cleaners INC. had? ▼
Colonial Cleaners INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-05 and the most recent on 2012-02-02. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Colonial Cleaners INC.? ▼
Colonial Cleaners INC. has been assessed $13,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Colonial Cleaners INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Colonial Cleaners INC. has 12 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Colonial Cleaners INC. operate in? ▼
Colonial Cleaners INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812320). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Colonial Cleaners INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Colonial Cleaners INC. ranks #26,296 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Colonial Cleaners INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Colonial Cleaners INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,800 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, 1997 Auto Depot INC DBA the Auto Depot in Austin, TX is a similar other services employer with $13,800 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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