Retail Trade · Youngstown, OH

Travel Centers of America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Travel Centers of America ranks #18,527 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$19,091
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,527
of 99,447 penalized employers

Travel Centers of America in Youngstown, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,091. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Travel Centers of America 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,527 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Florida Commercial Care Inc. in Kissimmee, FL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#18,527
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Travel Centers of America compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Travel Centers of America runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$19,091 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Travel Centers of America.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALMART SUPERCENTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21FLOORING CENTER USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PETSMART, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RALPHS FOOD 4 LESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAST STOP 1132, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TIETZ'S PIGGLY WIGGLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARY MATHEWS MOTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32J&M SALES OF TEXAS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RV RETAILER EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QVC, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HABITAT FOR HUMANITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GALLATIN IMPORT GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PVH CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RR BUFFALO GROVE LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KROGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEIJER NEWPORT DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHARLIE ROGERS FORD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SANDRA'S BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Travel Centers of Am…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Travel Centers of America has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Travel Centers of America in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Travel Centers of America sits at penalty rank #431 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($19,091 assessed).

How Travel Centers of America Compares

Travel Centers of America's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-21

Last Inspection

2016-08-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,546

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $9,546 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$27,273

Current Penalty Amount

$19,091

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,182 from the initial assessment of $27,273. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Travel Centers of America compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Travel Centers of America Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $19,091 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,546 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Travel Centers of America, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,091 here).

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

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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 Travel Centers of America safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Travel Centers of America's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Travel Centers of America have?
Travel Centers of America has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,091.
How many OSHA inspections has Travel Centers of America had?
Travel Centers of America has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-21 and the most recent on 2016-08-03. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Travel Centers of America?
Travel Centers of America has been assessed $19,091 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,273 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Travel Centers of America have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Travel Centers of America has 2 serious 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 Travel Centers of America operate in?
Travel Centers of America operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 447190). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Travel Centers of America rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Travel Centers of America ranks #18,527 (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 Travel Centers of America's safety record compare to industry average?
Travel Centers of America's total OSHA penalty of $19,091 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Florida Commercial Care Inc. in Kissimmee, FL is a similar retail trade 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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