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Core Linen Services INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Core Linen Services INC. ranks #20,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$17,440
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Core Linen Services INC. in Johnson City, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,440. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Core Linen Services INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Rick's Restorations in Las Vegas, NV is another other services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,400 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#20,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Core Linen Services INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Core Linen Services INC. runs far above peers (5.7x 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

$17,440 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Core Linen Services INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJA HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ELLIS CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17COOPER MACHINERY SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATTLE BORN AUTOBODY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HALLMARK CLEANERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OUR LADY OF THE HOLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEXTRAN TRUCK CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OASIS ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PREMIER PROFESSIONALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29HEID MUSIC COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PACIFIC CRANE MAINTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AL'S WOOD FINISHING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONSEJO DE TITULARES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUICKLUBE4U, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RICHIE'S PARKER EXPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMFOR AUTOMOTIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20HUONG THI THIEN TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BROOME COUNTY AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CVCW INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KIMBERLY SAETEUN, AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Core Linen Services …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Core Linen Services INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Core Linen Services INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Core Linen Services INC. is the #248 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($17,440).

How Core Linen Services INC. Compares

Core Linen Services INC.'s 10.00 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 (5.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-11-07

Last Inspection

2024-11-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,720

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $8,720 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$21,800

Current Penalty Amount

$17,440

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,360 from the initial assessment of $21,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

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

Metric Core Linen Services INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 20 3.8
Total Penalty $17,440 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,720 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Core Linen Services INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,440 here).

Lithia Chevrolet Buick GMC of Helena $17,443 MT Atlanta Lubes Two $17,454 GA Ellis Car Wash $17,410 CA Rick's Restorations $17,400 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ja Holdings, LLC 2 insp. Pueblo, CO Ellis Car Wash 2 insp. Lodi, CA Cooper Machinery Services 2 insp. Houston, TX Battle Born Autobody LLC 2 insp. Carson City, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lithia Chevrolet Buick GMC of Helena
Helena, MT
2 inspections $17,443
Atlanta Lubes Two
Chamblee, GA
2 inspections $17,454
Ellis Car Wash
Lodi, CA
2 inspections $17,410
3-D Cleaners & Wash Basket
Eastchester, NY
0 inspections $0
Rick's Restorations
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $17,400

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What to do with this record

Use Core Linen Services 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 Core Linen Services INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Core Linen Services INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 Core Linen Services INC. have? ▼
Core Linen Services INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,440.
How many OSHA inspections has Core Linen Services INC. had? ▼
Core Linen Services INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-11-07 and the most recent on 2024-11-07. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Core Linen Services INC.? ▼
Core Linen Services INC. has been assessed $17,440 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,800 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Core Linen Services INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Core Linen Services INC. has 16 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 Core Linen Services INC. operate in? ▼
Core Linen Services 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 Core Linen Services INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Core Linen Services INC. ranks #20,563 (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 Core Linen Services INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Core Linen Services INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,440 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (5.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rick's Restorations in Las Vegas, NV is a similar other services employer with $17,400 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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