Transportation & Warehousing · Columbus, OH

Fta Columbus, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fta Columbus, LLC ranks #7,524 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty57% serious
$38,059
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,524
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fta Columbus, LLC in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,059. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Fta Columbus, LLC 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,524 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, NJ Turnpike Authority - Garden State Parkway in Tinton Falls, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $38,000 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#7,524
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fta Columbus, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fta Columbus, LLC runs far above peers (6.2x 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

$38,059 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fta Columbus, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLEETPRIDE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15THE HMC GROUP COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PASHA AUTOMOTIVE SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WEMCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DESIGN CENTER AT THE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MIDWEST REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL TRANSPORT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KINDER MORGAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NJTA -GSP BERGEN TOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANCE GROUND INTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COOPER MARINE & TIMB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ARROWHEAD TRANSFER, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ESTES EXPRESS LINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON FULFILLMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Fta Columbus, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Fta Columbus, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Fta Columbus, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fta Columbus, LLC ranks #339 at $38,059 current penalty.

How Fta Columbus, LLC Compares

Fta Columbus, LLC's 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-04-27

Last Inspection

2022-12-30

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,686

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $12,686 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$67,301

Current Penalty Amount

$38,059

Penalty Reduction

43.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,242 from the initial assessment of $67,301. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Fta Columbus, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fta Columbus, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 14 3.2
Total Penalty $38,059 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,686 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fta Columbus, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,059 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Fta Columbus, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Fta Columbus, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fta Columbus, LLC have?
Fta Columbus, LLC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,059.
How many OSHA inspections has Fta Columbus, LLC had?
Fta Columbus, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-27 and the most recent on 2022-12-30. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fta Columbus, LLC?
Fta Columbus, LLC has been assessed $38,059 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $67,301 (a 43.4% reduction).
Does Fta Columbus, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Fta Columbus, LLC has 8 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 Fta Columbus, LLC operate in?
Fta Columbus, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fta Columbus, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fta Columbus, LLC ranks #7,524 (the top 10% 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 Fta Columbus, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Fta Columbus, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $38,059 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (6.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, NJ Turnpike Authority - Garden State Parkway in Tinton Falls, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $38,000 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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