State enforcement profile · #52 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in District of Columbia
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), District of Columbia has 668 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 1,517 OSHA inspections and $3.2M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $11.0M in back wages across 215 enforcement cases.
- 668
- Employers
- 1,517
- Inspections
- $3.2M
- OSHA penalties
- $11.0M
- Back wages
The state in one line
District of Columbia ranks #52 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 2,002 violations cited across 1,517 inspections and $11.0M in wages recovered for workers.
- #52
- of 56 states by penalties
- 1.32
- violations per inspection
- $5K
- avg penalty per employer
- 215
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
District of Columbia'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.
- District of Columbia averages 1.32 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See District of Columbia's single worst-cited employer in full detail. CGH Technologies, Inc. record
- Compare District of Columbia against a similarly-sized state by employer count. South Dakota record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about District of Columbia
Federal workplace enforcement in District of Columbia covers 668 employers with 1,517 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 2,002 violations statewide, yielding 1.32 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $3.2M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $5K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $11.0M in back wages across 215 cases - an average of $51K 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 District of Columbia ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$4,796 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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 District of Columbia
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 | CGH Technologies, Inc. Washington | 0 | 0 | $865K |
| 2 | SeVerna Phase II, LLC Washington | 0 | 0 | $588K |
| 3 | Lamont Homes Washington | 0 | 0 | $560K |
| 4 | Max Cybersecurity, LLC Washington | 0 | 0 | $462K |
| 5 | Classic Heating And Cooling, LLC. Washington | 0 | 0 | $457K |
| 6 | Quality Investigations Inc. Washington | 0 | 0 | $369K |
| 7 | Superior Services and Associates Washington | 0 | 0 | $305K |
| 8 | Quality Investigation, Inc. (PW) Washington | 0 | 0 | $272K |
| 9 | Sequoia Row Consulting Washington | 0 | 0 | $233K |
| 10 | Fort America, Inc., Washington | 0 | 0 | $232K |
| 11 | DC Healthcare Washington | 0 | 0 | $222K |
| 12 | Oscar Cruz Construction Washington | 11 | 24 | $218K |
| 13 | Maphantom Inc. Washington | 0 | 0 | $208K |
| 14 | LLM Placement Corporation Washington | 0 | 0 | $202K |
| 15 | Nutrition, Inc. Washington | 0 | 0 | $189K |
| 16 | creation steel fabricators inc Washington | 0 | 0 | $183K |
| 17 | Christian Mechanical Services Washington | 0 | 0 | $182K |
| 18 | Hamilton-Ryker Federal, LLC Washington | 0 | 0 | $182K |
| 19 | Battles Transportation Washington | 0 | 0 | $178K |
| 20 | JMA Solutions Washington | 0 | 0 | $169K |
All employers in District of Columbia
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Industries in District of Columbia
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within District of Columbia.
Top Cities in District of Columbia
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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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