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Wholesale Trade · Houston, TX

Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. ranks #45,952 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty30% serious
$6,963
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,952
of 99,447 penalized employers

Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. in Houston, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,963. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,952 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metal Construction Materials, LLC in Houston, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,951 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#45,952
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$6,963 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLANGLEY RECYCLING COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PULL-A-PART OF AUGUSTA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9JASPER PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WINSTON WEAVER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21REINHART FOODSERVICE, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COMFORT RESEARCH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PENNSYLVANIA STEEL COMPANY, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PEPSICO BEVERAGE SALES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JOHN SNYDER TOOL INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MALOLO BEVERAGES & SUPPLIES, LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9REDEMTECH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11LOUIS PADNOS IRON & METAL COMPANY INC DBA PADNOS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN RECYCLING CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GLASS BAGGING ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HAROLD C. ANDERSON LUMBER CO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TRUCK ENTERPRISES ROANOKE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8INTERNATIONAL SHOPPES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HAMPTON MECHANICAL INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ECS REFINING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GENERAL PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. is the #2,212 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($6,963).

How Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. Compares

Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC.'s 3.33 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-08-09

Last Inspection

2018-05-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,321

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $2,321 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$6,963

Current Penalty Amount

$6,963

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $6,963 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,321 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,963 here).

Bittone Equipment Services, LLC $6,960 NJ Graphic Packaging International, INC. $6,959 IL Freshpoint Southern California, INC. $6,950 CA Triangle Quality Foods LLC $6,950 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Langley Recycling Company, INC. 3 insp. Kansas City, MO Pull-a-Part of Augusta, LLC 3 insp. Augusta, GA Jasper Products LLC 3 insp. Joplin, MO Winston Weaver CO., INC. 3 insp. Winston Salem, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sanborn's
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
Dental Health Products Inc.
New Franken, WI
0 inspections $0
Bittone Equipment Services, LLC
Stewartsville, NJ
3 inspections $6,960
Graphic Packaging International, INC.
Elk Grove Village, IL
3 inspections $6,959
Metal Construction Materials, LLC
Houston, TX
2 inspections $6,951

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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 Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. have? ▼
Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,963.
How many OSHA inspections has Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. had? ▼
Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-09 and the most recent on 2018-05-09. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC.? ▼
Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. has been assessed $6,963 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. has 3 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 Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423120). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC. ranks #45,952 (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 Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Apollo Auto Sales & Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,963 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metal Construction Materials, LLC in Houston, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,951 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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