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Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. ranks #22,617 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,913
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,617
of 99,447 penalized employers

Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,913. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,617 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Dan's Diesel in Willmar, MN is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#22,617
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. runs far above peers (5.2x 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

$15,913 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHUEY'S CLEANERS AT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25MAX'S TRANSMISSION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ILLINOIS TRANSPORT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6A&P COAT, APRON & LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VILLAGE MANAGEMENT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANGELS OF ASSISI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FAST EDDIES CARWASH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COCA-COLA CONSOLIDAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ARM Z INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LUCAS JIMENEZ DBA JI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CABINS FOR YOU LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13COMPLETE BIOMEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREASE MONKEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRULOVE'S AUTO CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRILL COLLISION CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREAT CAR CARE CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BAY RAM COLLISION CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TLC AUTO BODY & PAINT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BONE A FIDE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACK CULTURAL ZONE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Columbus Car Cleanin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. is the #279 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($15,913).

How Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. Compares

Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC.'s 3.50 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 far above peers (5.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-01-14

Last Inspection

2022-04-20

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,957

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $7,957 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$26,521

Current Penalty Amount

$15,913

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,608 from the initial assessment of $26,521. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 7 3.8
Total Penalty $15,913 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,957 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,913 here).

Brake Check $15,913 TX Fleet Pump & Service Group INC. $15,960 NY Tristate Linen INC. $16,000 NY Arapahoe Hyundai $15,820 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Shuey's Cleaners at Robinson 2 insp. McKees Rocks, PA Max's Transmission, INC. 2 insp. Folcroft, PA Illinois Transport, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, IL A&P Coat, Apron & Linen Supply, INC. 2 insp. Hartford, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brake Check
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $15,913
Dan's Diesel
Willmar, MN
0 inspections $0
Chicago Auto Center
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Sparkle Express Carwash and Detailing
Riverton, UT
0 inspections $0
Fleet Pump & Service Group INC.
White Plains, NY
2 inspections $15,960

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What to do with this record

Use Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. have? ▼
Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,913.
How many OSHA inspections has Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. had? ▼
Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-14 and the most recent on 2022-04-20. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC.? ▼
Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. has been assessed $15,913 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,521 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. has 7 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 Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811192). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. ranks #22,617 (the top quarter 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 Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,913 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dan's Diesel in Willmar, MN is a similar other services employer with $0 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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