CINTAS CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CINTAS CORPORATION — a industrial launderers facility located at 5940 S 129TH E AVE, TULSA, OK 74134 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 46 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,494,043.50. The inspection case was opened on 2010-02-11.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,494,043.50 is more than 868.9× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 812332). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 46 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 16, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 18, 2007. Of the 46 total citations, 15 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $54,218.34 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The staggering $2.49 million penalty assessed against this Cintas facility represents an extraordinary enforcement action, signaling a systemic collapse of hazardous energy control protocols. The heavy concentration of Willful violations under 29 CFR
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What OSHA violations was CINTAS CORPORATION cited for?
CINTAS CORPORATION received 46 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,494,043.50. The inspection opened on 2010-02-11.
How much was CINTAS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,494,043.50 against CINTAS CORPORATION in TULSA, OK. Average per citation: $54,218.34.
Is CINTAS CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CINTAS CORPORATION has a risk score of 100 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industrial Launderers facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $2,494,043.50 is above the industry average.