Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Columbus, OH

Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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OSHA inspections

Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tank Masters of Nevada, INC. in North las Vegas, NV is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUDD PRESSURE CONTRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUSQUEHANNA SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FOLTZ WELDING, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CUNNINGHAM ENERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRUE DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1APACHE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HANSEN BROS. ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BAKER HUGHES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ENSIGN UNITED STATES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CYCLONE DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNIT DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STANDARD ENERGY SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1C&J BERRY WELL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPUR ENERGY PARTNERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PETROMAX REFINING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RINGO DRILLING I,L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HIGH COUNTRY SALES &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15C2G ENERGY SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IOS INSPECTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Kenny Obayashi: a Jo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture in Columbus, OH, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture to date. The Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average runs $4,539 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-01-26

Last Inspection

2016-11-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 0 3.1
Total Penalty $0 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,042

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

Use Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture'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 Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture have?
Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture had?
Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-26 and the most recent on 2016-11-18. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture?
Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture operate in?
Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212321). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
How does Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture's safety record compare to industry average?
Kenny Obayashi: a Joint Venture's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tank Masters of Nevada, INC. in North las Vegas, NV is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas 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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