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Lone Star Investments, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lone Star Investments, LLC ranks #11,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$28,000
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lone Star Investments, LLC in Colorado Springs, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lone Star Investments, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Shuey's Cleaners at Robinson in McKees Rocks, PA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,968 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#11,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lone Star Investments, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lone Star Investments, LLC runs far above peers (9.1x 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

$28,000 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lone Star Investments, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPECIAL INTEREST AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ROCKLEDGE FURNITURE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KHY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTHSIDE COLLISION-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL TIRE AND BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMMERAAL BELTECH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALL SEASONS MATS AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOINT LOGISTICS MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PIEDMONT TRUCK WASH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MOTOR CITY MUSCLE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MZAJ PROPERTIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DE DIETRICH U.S.A., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMSOURCE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SERVO SOUTH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21TWISTED WRENCHES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MADERA COUNTY ANIMAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORMA L QUINTERO DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FREDS SPECIALTY AUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KNIGHT'S TAXIDERMY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BALTIMORE TRUCK CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Lone Star Investment…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Lone Star Investments, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Lone Star Investments, LLC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Lone Star Investments, LLC is the #124 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($28,000).

How Lone Star Investments, LLC Compares

Lone Star Investments, LLC's 9.00 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 (9.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-04-18

Last Inspection

2018-04-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $14,000 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

27.8% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$40,821

Current Penalty Amount

$28,000

Penalty Reduction

31.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,821 from the initial assessment of $40,821. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Lone Star Investments, LLC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lone Star Investments, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 18 3.8
Total Penalty $28,000 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,000 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lone Star Investments, LLC, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,000 here).

Verizon $28,000 VA Shuey's Cleaners at Robinson $27,968 PA Dream Clean - Wheeling LLC $28,063 IL Sioux Laundry, INC. $28,063 SD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Special Interest Auto Works I 2 insp. Kent, WA Rockledge Furniture LLC 2 insp. Bolingbrook, IL KHY INC. 2 insp. Long Island City, NY Northside Collision- Camillus LLC 2 insp. Camillus, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Verizon
Newport News, VA
2 inspections $28,000
Downtown Car Wash
Paterson, NJ
0 inspections $0
Up-to-Date Cleaners
Koloa, HI
0 inspections $0
Shuey's Cleaners at Robinson
McKees Rocks, PA
2 inspections $27,968
Paul's Discount Glass, Inc.
Petal, MS
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 Lone Star Investments, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lone Star Investments, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Lone Star Investments, LLC have? ▼
Lone Star Investments, LLC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Lone Star Investments, LLC had? ▼
Lone Star Investments, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-18 and the most recent on 2018-04-18. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lone Star Investments, LLC? ▼
Lone Star Investments, LLC has been assessed $28,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,821 (a 31.4% reduction).
Does Lone Star Investments, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lone Star Investments, LLC has 9 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Lone Star Investments, LLC operate in? ▼
Lone Star Investments, LLC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811198). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lone Star Investments, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lone Star Investments, LLC ranks #11,591 (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 Lone Star Investments, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lone Star Investments, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $28,000 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (9.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Shuey's Cleaners at Robinson in McKees Rocks, PA is a similar other services employer with $27,968 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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