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General Linen Service Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Linen Service Company, INC. ranks #27,643 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$13,052
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,643
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Linen Service Company, INC. in Somersworth, NH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,052. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected General Linen Service Company, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,643 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, LaMode Cleaners in Tulsa, OK is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#27,643
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 General Linen Service Company, INC. runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$13,052 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is General Linen Service Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOOPER'S COLLISION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CALIBER HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ZAK'S & HF ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LONG ISLAND CITY LAU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24MOTORS AND COMPRESSO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ACQUA ANCIENT BATHS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PGP REPAIR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STAR MARK PET PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARTINEZ & SONS AUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21GUILLERMO A LINARES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ABC PAINT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FOSSES HOT RODS & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CF COLLISION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NCJ & A ENTERPRISE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BRUNNER EQUIPMENT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDAS MUFFLER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AMERICAN COLLISION &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TERRY COX DBA PRO-FO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RMS SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5General Linen Servic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
General Linen Service Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

General Linen Service Company, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: General Linen Service Company, INC. is the #357 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($13,052).

How General Linen Service Company, INC. Compares

General Linen Service Company, INC.'s 3.00 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-02-10

Last Inspection

2019-07-30

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,526

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,526 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$29,419

Current Penalty Amount

$13,052

Penalty Reduction

55.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,367 from the initial assessment of $29,419. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

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

Metric General Linen Service Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 3.8
Total Penalty $13,052 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,526 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for General Linen Service Company, INC., both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,052 here).

Truck Trailer Refurbishing CO., INC. $13,060 GA Outlaw Trailer Conversions $13,041 TX C & C Hydraulics, INC. $13,075 CT Carlisle Car & Truck $13,076 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cooper's Collision Center, INC. 2 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Caliber Holdings LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Zak's & HF Enterprises, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX Long Island City Laundry CO., INC. 2 insp. Long Island City, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

General Linen Service, LLC
Somersworth, NH
2 inspections $13,052
LaMode Cleaners
Tulsa, OK
0 inspections $0
Truck Trailer Refurbishing CO., INC.
Columbus, GA
2 inspections $13,060
Outlaw Trailer Conversions
Stephenville, TX
2 inspections $13,041
Scarc, INC.
Augusta, NJ
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 General Linen Service Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, General Linen Service Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 General Linen Service Company, INC. have? ▼
General Linen Service Company, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,052.
How many OSHA inspections has General Linen Service Company, INC. had? ▼
General Linen Service Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-10 and the most recent on 2019-07-30. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Linen Service Company, INC.? ▼
General Linen Service Company, INC. has been assessed $13,052 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,419 (a 55.6% reduction).
Does General Linen Service Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. General Linen Service Company, INC. has 5 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 General Linen Service Company, INC. operate in? ▼
General Linen Service Company, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812331). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does General Linen Service Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Linen Service Company, INC. ranks #27,643 (the upper 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 General Linen Service Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
General Linen Service Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,052 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, LaMode Cleaners in Tulsa, OK 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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