This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1989. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Columbus Auto Parts Safety Record

Columbus, OH

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 02/02/1989

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Columbus Auto Parts in Columbus, Ohio has 130 workplace safety violations across 25 inspections, with 36 classified as serious and $8,560 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1989.

Columbus Auto Parts, located in Columbus, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 1989. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 130 violations on file, 36 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,560.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

130 Violations
25 Inspections
36 Serious
$8,560 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
86 ($1,155)
Serious?
36 ($6,795)
Repeat?
8 ($610)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 8 inspections (14 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 7 inspections (11 total) since 1973
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 6 inspections (11 total) since 1973
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 1973
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $17,990 in penalties for Columbus Auto Parts, later reduced to $8,560 — a 52% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
14 citations $2,030
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
11 citations $1,000
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
11 citations $250
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
8 citations $70
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $665
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/02/1989 Complaint? Columbus, OH 3 $770
03/15/1988 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 1 $120
12/16/1987 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 1 $0
10/20/1987 Planned? Columbus, OH 27 $1,675
04/30/1987 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 0 $0
02/05/1987 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 0 $0
02/04/1987 Complaint? Columbus, OH 5 $655
12/05/1986 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 1 $600
09/18/1986 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 1 $0
07/09/1986 Complaint? Columbus, OH 6 $300
07/09/1986 Complaint? Columbus, OH 8 $1,130
10/09/1985 Complaint? Columbus, OH 0 $0
09/19/1985 Complaint? Columbus, OH 3 $350
04/12/1985 Referral? Columbus, OH 2 $100
06/06/1984 Referral? Columbus, OH 0 $0
04/19/1984 Planned? Columbus, OH 6 $1,040
01/27/1984 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
07/28/1981 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 0 $0
12/17/1980 Planned? Columbus, OH 13 $665
11/15/1976 Complaint? Columbus, OH 13 $0
09/10/1975 Complaint? Columbus, OH 1 $0
09/17/1974 Complaint? Columbus, OH 11 $160
01/23/1974 Planned? Columbus, OH 1 $0
11/20/1973 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 12 $400
07/13/1973 Planned? Columbus, OH 15 $595

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