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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Chadbourn, NC

Columbus Transport, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Columbus Transport, INC. ranks #73,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty18% serious
$2,300
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Columbus Transport, INC. in Chadbourn, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,300. 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 Transport, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hogar San Judas Tadeo DE Mayaguez INC in Mayaguez, PR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,300 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#73,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Columbus Transport, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Columbus Transport, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$2,300 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Columbus Transport, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAVANNAH COVE AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LEGACY GOOD SAMARITA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSOPWDD 2065 LAKEVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BRISTOL CROSSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21FOREST VIEW PSYCHIAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PATIENT TRANSPORT SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYSOMH NYC CHILDREN'…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYCHHC SUSAN MCKINNE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COLUMBIACARE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DANVILLE SERVICES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FORT PAYNE HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ARBOR CARE CENTER-FU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LOYOLA UNIVERSITY HE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RESOURCE, SUPPORT & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SERVICIOS MEDICOS UN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DIGNITY HEALTH DBA M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSOPWDD LONG ISLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DUNGARVIN OREGON LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Columbus Transport, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Columbus Transport, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance 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 Transport, INC. in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Columbus Transport, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,627 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($2,300 assessed).

How Columbus Transport, INC. Compares

Columbus Transport, INC.'s 3.67 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-03-03

Last Inspection

2015-03-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$767

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $767 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$2,900

Current Penalty Amount

$2,300

Penalty Reduction

20.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $2,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Columbus Transport, INC. compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Columbus Transport, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 11 1.1
Total Penalty $2,300 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $767 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Columbus Transport, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,300 here).

Life Care Center of Richland $2,300 WA Hogar San Judas Tadeo DE Mayaguez INC $2,300 PR Beacon Health Management, LLC $2,300 GA Careone at East Brunswick, LLC. $2,295 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Savannah Cove and Court of Maitland 3 insp. Maitland, FL Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center 3 insp. Portland, OR Nysopwdd 2065 Lakeview Road Ira 3 insp. Lake View, NY University Hospital Emergency Medical Services 3 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Life Care Center of Richland
Richland, WA
2 inspections $2,300
Hogar San Judas Tadeo DE Mayaguez INC
Mayaguez, PR
4 inspections $2,300
Beacon Health Management, LLC
Thomaston, GA
2 inspections $2,300
Hot Springs Ambulance Service, Inc.
Hot Springs, SD
0 inspections $0
Southwest Cardiovascular Intervention Clinic
El Paso, TX
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 Columbus Transport, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Columbus Transport, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Columbus Transport, INC. have? ▼
Columbus Transport, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Columbus Transport, INC. had? ▼
Columbus Transport, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-03 and the most recent on 2015-03-12. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Columbus Transport, INC.? ▼
Columbus Transport, INC. has been assessed $2,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,900 (a 20.7% reduction).
Does Columbus Transport, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Columbus Transport, INC. has 2 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 Transport, INC. operate in? ▼
Columbus Transport, INC. operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621910). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Columbus Transport, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Columbus Transport, INC. ranks #73,937 (the lower 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 Columbus Transport, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Columbus Transport, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,300 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hogar San Judas Tadeo DE Mayaguez INC in Mayaguez, PR is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $2,300 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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