Methodology & Data Sources

Data Source

OSHA Checker uses data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Enforcement Database. This database contains information on OSHA inspections, violations, and workplace accidents dating back several decades.

The data is updated daily to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

What We Track

Inspections: Records of OSHA workplace safety inspections
Violations: Citations issued for safety standard violations
Penalties: Fines assessed for violations
Accidents: Workplace accidents resulting in fatalities or hospitalizations

OSHA Record Index

Our index (0-100) summarizes a company's OSHA enforcement history based on the following factors:

Total citations issued by OSHA
Violation severity classifications (as designated by OSHA: Willful, Repeat, Serious, Other)
Penalties assessed by OSHA
OSHA-investigated workplace fatalities
Inspection frequency

A lower index indicates more extensive OSHA enforcement activity. Index values are classified as:

Elevated (0-33): Extensive OSHA enforcement history
Moderate (34-66): Moderate OSHA enforcement history
Limited (67-100): Limited OSHA enforcement history

Important: This index reflects OSHA enforcement records only and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive measure of workplace safety. Many factors affecting workplace safety are not captured in enforcement data.

Data Limitations

OSHA only inspects a small percentage of workplaces each year
Some industries and states have different regulatory frameworks
Data may be delayed due to ongoing investigations
Company names may vary across records

Database Statistics

963

Companies Tracked

1,503

Violations Indexed

1,000

Inspections

0

Fatalities

Contact

For questions about our data or methodology, please contact us at info@oshachecker.com.