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Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus ranks #16,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty44% serious
$20,718
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,718. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Brandon, FL is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#16,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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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How Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus runs far above peers (30.9x 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

$20,718 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNIRBHAO HOSPITALITY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CASINO DEL SOL RESORT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EL CAJON MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25SUN HILL PROPERTIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CHENAY BAY BEACH RES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CACTUS PETES RESORT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23GRIZZLY PEAK BREWING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MAJESTIC STAR CASINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OSTERIA MOZZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DJANGO RESTAURANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 218TH AMENDMENT LLC D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SURYA HOSPITALITY GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EDGEWOOD SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARLOS J. CHERREZ DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PT'S GOLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ASHFORD TRS ANCHORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SEA STAR HOSPITALITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MILITARY DELI & BAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FULTON CITY NORTH BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAMBINOS ITALIAN RES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Norwood Inn & Suites…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food 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.

Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus sits at penalty rank #206 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($20,718 assessed).

How Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus Compares

Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (30.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-01-13

Last Inspection

2022-11-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,359

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $10,359 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

33.3% of total

2

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

$20,718

Current Penalty Amount

$20,718

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 9 0.5
Total Penalty $20,718 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,359 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,718 here).

Antler Bar Amusement LLC DBA Double JJ Resort $20,700 MI Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel $20,628 NV Lucky Eagle Casino $20,872 WA 2 Generations LLC $20,885 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nirbhao Hospitality, INC. 2 insp. Minden, NV Casino del Sol Resort 2 insp. Tucson, AZ El Cajon Management INC. 2 insp. El Cajon, CA Sun Hill Properties, INC. 2 insp. Universal City, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

HMS Host
Grapevine, TX
0 inspections $0
Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant
Brandon, FL
0 inspections $0
Dunkin Donuts
Saint Peters, MO
0 inspections $0
Denny's
Plano, TX
0 inspections $0
Bella Torte Bistro & Charlie's Pub
Lenoir, NC
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 Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus have? ▼
Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,718.
How many OSHA inspections has Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus had? ▼
Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-01-13 and the most recent on 2022-11-23. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus? ▼
Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus has been assessed $20,718 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus has 4 serious violations, and 3 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 Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus operate in? ▼
Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus ranks #16,825 (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 Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Norwood Inn & Suites Columbus's total OSHA penalty of $20,718 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (30.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant in Brandon, FL is a similar accommodation & food 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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