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Retail Trade · Seattle, WA

Affordable Auto Wrecking

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Affordable Auto Wrecking ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,400
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Affordable Auto Wrecking in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Affordable Auto Wrecking 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, T & R Food Store in Tulsa, OK is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Affordable Auto Wrecking compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Affordable Auto Wrecking runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$5,400 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 Affordable Auto Wrecking.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VANTAGE CUSTOM CLASS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BOGOPA-BRUCKNER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALBERTSONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEIJER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TVI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RACETRAC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RAY'S TIRE EXCHANGE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NEXT G, CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MYRIAD FLOWERS INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TULARE SAG, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PUERTO RICO CVS PHAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOLID TRADING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DEVASTATION STORE MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ABC WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUPERMERCADO MORALES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODCHUCK'S, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARVASO GREENHOUSES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Affordable Auto Wrec…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Affordable Auto Wrecking has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Affordable Auto Wrecking in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Affordable Auto Wrecking is the #1,350 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($5,400).

How Affordable Auto Wrecking Compares

Affordable Auto Wrecking's 6.00 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-26

Last Inspection

2014-12-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $2,700 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

22.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Affordable Auto Wrecking compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Affordable Auto Wrecking Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 12 1.7
Total Penalty $5,400 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,700 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Affordable Auto Wrecking, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,400 here).

Costco Wholesale $5,400 CA A & L RV Sales, LLC $5,400 TN Circle K 9511 $5,400 CA Empresas Ave Fenix INC $5,400 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Menard, INC. 2 insp. Pekin, IL Vantage Custom Classics 2 insp. Avenel, NJ Bogopa-Bruckner INC. 2 insp. Bronx, NY Home Depot U.S.a., INC. 2 insp. Fleming Island, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Costco Wholesale
Tracy, CA
5 inspections $5,400
T & R Food Store
Tulsa, OK
0 inspections $0
Helly Hansen (U.S.) INC.
Auburn, WA
2 inspections $5,400
A & L RV Sales, LLC
Jackson, TN
2 inspections $5,400
Circle K 9511
Oceanside, CA
2 inspections $5,400

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What to do with this record

Use Affordable Auto Wrecking's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Affordable Auto Wrecking against Costco Wholesale, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Affordable Auto Wrecking safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Affordable Auto Wrecking's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Affordable Auto Wrecking have? ▼
Affordable Auto Wrecking has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Affordable Auto Wrecking had? ▼
Affordable Auto Wrecking has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-26 and the most recent on 2014-12-22. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Affordable Auto Wrecking? ▼
Affordable Auto Wrecking has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 22.9% reduction).
Does Affordable Auto Wrecking have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Affordable Auto Wrecking has 8 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 Affordable Auto Wrecking operate in? ▼
Affordable Auto Wrecking 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 Affordable Auto Wrecking rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Affordable Auto Wrecking ranks #53,234 (the lower 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 Affordable Auto Wrecking's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Affordable Auto Wrecking's total OSHA penalty of $5,400 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, T & R Food Store in Tulsa, OK 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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