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Karcher Group INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Karcher Group INC ranks #52,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Karcher Group INC in Chincoteague Island, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Karcher Group INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Data Network Solutions in Little Silver, NJ is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#52,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Karcher Group INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Karcher Group INC runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$5,500 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Karcher Group INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBAGEL DOG PRODUCTIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEIGHTON BROADCASTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOSS BRIDGE PRODUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRINTING METHODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY DBA AT&T ILLINOIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPRING CITY - LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QWEST CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VILLAGE OF WILLIAMSVILLE - PUBLIC LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COX NEWSPAPERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TIMES ARGUS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE DAILY PRESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IBM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0J S PALUCH COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SWITCH, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TIME WARNER CABLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1B2FX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRACY CITY - LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CINEMARK USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Karcher Group INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Karcher Group INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Karcher Group INC in the Information enforcement ledger

Among 217 Information employers with OSHA penalties on file, Karcher Group INC ranks #88 at $5,500 current penalty.

How Karcher Group INC Compares

Karcher Group INC's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-08-22

Last Inspection

2025-08-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,750 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$7,945

Current Penalty Amount

$5,500

Penalty Reduction

30.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,445 from the initial assessment of $7,945. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Karcher Group INC compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Karcher Group INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.3
Total Penalty $5,500 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,750 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Karcher Group INC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,500 here).

Switch, LTD. $5,400 NV Burlington County Library System $5,400 NJ Nexstar Media, INC. $5,400 UT Ooma, INC. $5,810 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bagel Dog Productions LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Leighton Broadcasting 2 insp. Detroit Lakes, MN Moss Bridge Production LLC 2 insp. Kaneohe, HI Printing Methods INC. 2 insp. Rochester, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metro PCS- Go Wireless of Evansville
Evansville, IN
0 inspections $0
Patni Americas, Inc.
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
America's Pride
Baltimore, MD
0 inspections $0
Rab Com
North Canton, OH
0 inspections $0
Data Network Solutions
Little Silver, 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 Karcher Group INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Karcher Group INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Karcher Group INC have? ▼
Karcher Group INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Karcher Group INC had? ▼
Karcher Group INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-08-22 and the most recent on 2025-08-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Karcher Group INC? ▼
Karcher Group INC has been assessed $5,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,945 (a 30.8% reduction).
What industry does Karcher Group INC operate in? ▼
Karcher Group INC operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 512199). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Karcher Group INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Karcher Group INC ranks #52,705 (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 Karcher Group INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Karcher Group INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,500 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Data Network Solutions in Little Silver, NJ is a similar information 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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