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Retail Trade · Shafter, CA

American Tire Distributors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Tire Distributors, INC. ranks #22,757 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty17% serious
$15,820
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,757
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Tire Distributors, INC. in Shafter, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,820. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Tire Distributors, INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,757 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rick's Local Deli in New Kent, VA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#22,757
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Tire Distributors, INC. runs far above peers (5.5x 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

$15,820 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 American Tire Distributors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROBERTS TRUCK CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MACYS RETAIL HOLDING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EZELL SUTY FUEL INCO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SCHEELS ALL SPORTS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NAI SATURN EASTERN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GARDNER PET GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GOLDEN CABINETS & ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MIDWEST FLOOR COVERI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COOKE'S FOOD STORE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21WONDERLAND MARINE WE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18A2Z MOTOR SPORTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HIGHLAND LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GRUPO ANTOLIN MISSOU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TUSCALOOSA TIRE & SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KROGER LIMITED PARTN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1H-E-B, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MUSSELSHELL VALLEY E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7American Tire Distri…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
American Tire Distributors, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

American Tire Distributors, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Tire Distributors, INC. ranks #531 at $15,820 current penalty.

How American Tire Distributors, INC. Compares

American Tire Distributors, INC.'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 far above peers (5.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-07-17

Last Inspection

2022-05-18

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,273

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,273 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$24,430

Current Penalty Amount

$15,820

Penalty Reduction

35.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,610 from the initial assessment of $24,430. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How American Tire Distributors, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Tire Distributors, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 6 1.7
Total Penalty $15,820 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,273 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Tire Distributors, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,820 here).

Hibbett Wholesale, INC. $15,825 AL Barnes & Severt Lumber Company, INC. $15,825 NC Fred Meyer Stores, INC $15,839 AK Homegoods, INC. $15,840 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Roberts Truck Center, INC. 3 insp. Garden City, GA Macys Retail Holdings INC DBA Macys 3 insp. ST Paul, MN Ezell Suty Fuel Incorporated 3 insp. Klamath Falls, OR Scheels All Sports INC 3 insp. Sandy, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Za Za Enterprises LLC
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Hibbett Wholesale, INC.
Alabaster, AL
4 inspections $15,825
Barnes & Severt Lumber Company, INC.
Wilkesboro, NC
3 inspections $15,825
Preferred Mart
Middletown, NY
0 inspections $0
Rick's Local Deli
New Kent, VA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 American Tire Distributors, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Tire Distributors, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 American Tire Distributors, INC. have? ▼
American Tire Distributors, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,820.
How many OSHA inspections has American Tire Distributors, INC. had? ▼
American Tire Distributors, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-17 and the most recent on 2022-05-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Tire Distributors, INC.? ▼
American Tire Distributors, INC. has been assessed $15,820 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,430 (a 35.2% reduction).
Does American Tire Distributors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Tire Distributors, INC. has 1 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 American Tire Distributors, INC. operate in? ▼
American Tire Distributors, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441320). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Tire Distributors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Tire Distributors, INC. ranks #22,757 (the top quarter 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 American Tire Distributors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Tire Distributors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,820 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (5.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rick's Local Deli in New Kent, VA 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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