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Retail Trade · Stafford, VA

Advance Auto Parts LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advance Auto Parts LTD. ranks #39,582 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,550
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,582
of 99,447 penalized employers

Advance Auto Parts LTD. in Stafford, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Advance Auto Parts LTD. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,582 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Quality Granite in Concord, NH is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#39,582
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Advance Auto Parts LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Advance Auto Parts LTD. runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$8,550 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Advance Auto Parts LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALMART SUPERCENTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21FLOORING CENTER USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PETSMART, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RALPHS FOOD 4 LESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAST STOP 1132, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TIETZ'S PIGGLY WIGGLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARY MATHEWS MOTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32J&M SALES OF TEXAS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RV RETAILER EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QVC, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HABITAT FOR HUMANITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GALLATIN IMPORT GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PVH CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RR BUFFALO GROVE LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KROGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEIJER NEWPORT DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHARLIE ROGERS FORD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SANDRA'S BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Advance Auto Parts L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Advance Auto Parts LTD. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Advance Auto Parts LTD. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Advance Auto Parts LTD. sits at penalty rank #945 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($8,550 assessed).

How Advance Auto Parts LTD. Compares

Advance Auto Parts LTD.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-18

Last Inspection

2016-03-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,275 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,550

Current Penalty Amount

$8,550

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Advance Auto Parts LTD. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Advance Auto Parts LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $8,550 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,275 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Advance Auto Parts LTD., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,550 here).

Best Value Auto Parts INC. $8,560 NY Corwin-Eisinger Motors, INC. $8,536 MT Northern Pines Garden Center INC DBA the Treehouse $8,525 MN Courtesy Auto & Truck Center, INC. $8,515 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 2 insp. Rochester, NY Flooring Center USA, LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Target Corporation 2 insp. Omaha, NE Petsmart, Incorporated 2 insp. Wyomissing, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fred Meyer - Renton, WA
Renton, WA
0 inspections $0
Quality Granite
Concord, NH
0 inspections $0
Best Buy Co
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
29 Kwik Mart
Concord, NC
0 inspections $0
Retail Business Development
Hollywood, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Advance Auto Parts LTD.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Advance Auto Parts LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Advance Auto Parts LTD.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Advance Auto Parts LTD. have? ▼
Advance Auto Parts LTD. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Advance Auto Parts LTD. had? ▼
Advance Auto Parts LTD. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-18 and the most recent on 2016-03-30. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Advance Auto Parts LTD.? ▼
Advance Auto Parts LTD. has been assessed $8,550 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Advance Auto Parts LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Advance Auto Parts LTD. has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Advance Auto Parts LTD. operate in? ▼
Advance Auto Parts LTD. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Advance Auto Parts LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Advance Auto Parts LTD. ranks #39,582 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Advance Auto Parts LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Advance Auto Parts LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,550 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Quality Granite in Concord, NH is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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