Other Services · Kalamazoo, MI
Continental Linen Services
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Continental Linen Services ranks #35,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 4 inspections.
- $9,710
- OSHA penalties
- 27
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #35,937
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Continental Linen Services in Kalamazoo, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,710. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Continental Linen Services 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lopez Tire Services Inc. in Burgaw, NC is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 6.8
- violations per inspection
- 51.9%
- of violations were serious
- #35,937
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Continental Linen Services compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average
- Continental Linen Serv…
Continental Linen Services
$9,710 in penalties
- Other Services avg $3,070
Other Services industry average (per employer)
$3,070 in penalties
What this shows Continental Linen Services runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$9,710 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Continental Linen Services.
Continental Linen Services in the Other Services enforcement ledger
Other Services sector: Continental Linen Services is the #506 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($9,710).
How Continental Linen Services Compares
Continental Linen Services's 6.75 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 (3.2x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2010-02-22
Last Inspection
2014-01-23
Inspection Span
4 yrs
Violations / Inspection
6.8
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$2,428
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,499
What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 6.8 violations per visit. That's $2,428 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
14
Serious
51.9% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
5
Repeat
18.5% of total
8
Other-Than-Serious
29.6% 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
$22,250
Current Penalty Amount
$9,710
Penalty Reduction
56.4%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,540 from the initial assessment of $22,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Other Services
How Continental Linen Services compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Continental Linen Services | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 1.2 |
| Violations | 27 | 3.8 |
| Total Penalty | $9,710 | $3,070 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $2,428 | $2,499 |
Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Continental Linen Services, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,710 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
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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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