State enforcement profile · #20 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Colorado
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Colorado has 4,007 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 6,496 OSHA inspections and $22.8M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $28.2M in back wages across 1,488 enforcement cases.
- 4,007
- Employers
- 6,496
- Inspections
- $22.8M
- OSHA penalties
- $28.2M
- Back wages
The state in one line
Colorado ranks #20 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 11,833 violations cited across 6,496 inspections and $28.2M in wages recovered for workers.
- #20
- of 56 states by penalties
- 1.82
- violations per inspection
- $6K
- avg penalty per employer
- 1,488
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Colorado's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Colorado averages 1.82 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Colorado's single worst-cited employer in full detail. Aerotek record
- Compare Colorado against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Missouri record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Colorado
Federal workplace enforcement in Colorado covers 4,007 employers with 6,496 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 11,833 violations statewide, yielding 1.82 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $22.8M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $6K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $28.2M in back wages across 1,488 cases - an average of $19K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where Colorado ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$5,686 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Colorado
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotek Englewood | 1 | 0 | $1.0M |
| 2 | ADC Management Services Denver | 0 | 0 | $664K |
| 3 | Production Control Services Erie | 0 | 0 | $532K |
| 4 | Parkside Landscaping Littleton | 0 | 0 | $524K |
| 5 | Energy Inspection Services Bayfield | 0 | 0 | $446K |
| 6 | Maintenance Resources, Inc. Denver | 0 | 0 | $442K |
| 7 | Colorado Department of Public Safety Denver | 0 | 0 | $411K |
| 8 | CF&I Steel, L.P. Pueblo | 13 | 37 | $374K |
| 9 | Clear Creek Skiing Corporation Georgetown | 5 | 29 | $365K |
| 10 | Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises Brighton | 0 | 0 | $339K |
| 11 | ARP Construction LLC Denver | 0 | 0 | $303K |
| 12 | Safeway, INC. Denver | 2 | 9 | $296K |
| 13 | Davis Paige Management System, LLC Colorado Springs | 0 | 0 | $295K |
| 14 | Rainbow Landscaping Denver | 0 | 0 | $292K |
| 15 | Key Structures, LLC Pueblo | 7 | 45 | $279K |
| 16 | CD Construction Grand Junction | 0 | 0 | $267K |
| 17 | Mountain High Appliance Louisville | 0 | 0 | $262K |
| 18 | Colorado Department of Corrections Colorado Springs | 0 | 0 | $260K |
| 19 | East Moon Asian Bistro Broomfield | 0 | 0 | $243K |
| 20 | Tequila's Mexican Restaurant Glenwood Springs | 0 | 0 | $241K |
All employers in Colorado
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Industries in Colorado
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Colorado.
Top Cities in Colorado
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Colorado (of 80 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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