Other Services · Colorado Springs, CO

Oilex, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oilex, INC. ranks #91,991 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$557
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #91,991
of 99,447 penalized employers

Oilex, INC. in Colorado Springs, CO 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: $557. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oilex, 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 #91,991 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Midwest Linen & Uniform in Pontiac, MI is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $555 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: #91,991
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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Oilex, INC.

$557
Other Services avg

$3,070

What this shows Oilex, INC. runs well below peers (0.18x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$557 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Oilex, INC..

Oilex, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Oilex, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Oilex, INC. ranks #2,045 at $557 current penalty.

How Oilex, INC. Compares

Oilex, INC.'s 1.00 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 below peers (0.18x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-06-15

Last Inspection

2017-07-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$279

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $279 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Serious

0.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

50.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$557

Current Penalty Amount

$557

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Oilex, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Oilex, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.2
Violations	2	3.8
Total Penalty	$557	$3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$279	$2,499

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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Oilex, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($557 here).

Midwest Linen & Uniform $555 MI Vermillion Repair Shop LLC $560 MN Lentec $560 CA Moto Biz INC $550 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bombardier, INC. 2 insp. DFW Airport, TX Consolidated Container Company of Ohio LLC 2 insp. Niles, OH Enrique Cruz Ferin 2 insp. Anaheim, CA Monro Muffler & Brakes Incorporated #210 2 insp. Fairmont, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midwest Linen & Uniform

Pontiac, MI

2 inspections $555

Vermillion Repair Shop LLC

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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 Oilex, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Oilex, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Oilex, INC. have? ▼

Oilex, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $557.

How many OSHA inspections has Oilex, INC. had? ▼

Oilex, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-15 and the most recent on 2017-07-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Oilex, INC.? ▼

Oilex, INC. has been assessed $557 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Oilex, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Oilex, INC. has 0 serious violations, and 1 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 Oilex, INC. operate in? ▼

Oilex, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811191). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Oilex, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Oilex, INC. ranks #91,991 (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 Oilex, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Oilex, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $557 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Midwest Linen & Uniform in Pontiac, MI is a similar other services employer with $555 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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