Why does Columbus City Of have a C safety grade?

Columbus City Of in Columbus, IN has a C safety grade based on 64 OSHA violations across 63 inspections, with 29 classified as serious. Total penalties: $0. Grades use a weighted formula: Willful 5x, Repeat 4x, Serious 3x, Other 1x per inspection.

What are the most common OSHA violations at Columbus City Of?

Columbus City Of has been cited for 64 violations. 29 are classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm.

Has anyone been injured at Columbus City Of?

OSHA records show no accident reports on file for Columbus City Of in Columbus, IN. This data comes from OSHA enforcement investigations and may not reflect all workplace incidents.

Columbus City Of Safety Record

Columbus, IN

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

Last inspected 05/14/1992

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Columbus City Of in Columbus, Indiana has 64 workplace safety violations across 63 inspections, with 29 classified as serious and $0 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1984 to 1992.

About This Safety Record

Columbus City Of, located in Columbus, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 1992. 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 64 violations on file, 29 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers.

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.

64 Violations

63 Inspections

29 Serious

$0 Penalties

Violation Breakdown

Other-than-Serious?

35 ($0)

Serious?

29 ($0)

Repeat Violation Patterns

1910.0304 OSHA Standard

Cited in 9 inspections (11 total) since 1984

1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers

Cited in 8 inspections (9 total) since 1986

1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery

Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1988

1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)

Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1984

1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General

Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1984

1992 (1) 1988 (35) 1986 (13) 1984 (15)

Top OSHA Standards Cited

1910.0304 OSHA Standard

11 citations

1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers

9 citations

1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)

8 citations

1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery

6 citations

1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods

4 citations

Inspection History

Date	Type	Location	Violations	Penalties
05/14/1992	Planned?	Columbus, IN	1	$0
10/05/1989	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
10/28/1988	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
10/28/1988	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
10/28/1988	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
10/28/1988	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
10/28/1988	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
10/28/1988	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
10/28/1988	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
10/28/1988	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
10/28/1988	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	1	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	3	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	4	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	5	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	2	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	1	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	6	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	2	$0
07/13/1988	Planned?	Columbus, IN	11	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	2	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	6	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	5	$0
01/10/1986	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
11/28/1984	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
11/28/1984	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
11/28/1984	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
11/28/1984	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
11/28/1984	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
11/28/1984	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
11/28/1984	Follow-Up?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	2	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	1	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	1	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	2	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	0	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	5	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	1	$0
07/12/1984	Planned?	Columbus, IN	3	$0