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Arkal Automotive USA INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arkal Automotive USA INC. ranks #1,843 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty80% serious
$97,450
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,843
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arkal Automotive USA INC. in Auburn, AL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $97,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arkal Automotive USA INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,843 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Great Outdoor Cottages, LLC in Georgetown, DE is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $97,523 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#1,843
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Arkal Automotive USA INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Arkal Automotive USA INC. runs far above peers (6.2x 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

$97,450 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($97,450) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $97,450 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Arkal Automotive USA INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.410.21927.836.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOEGANAES CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35NELLSON NUTRACEUTICA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10COFFIN TURBO PUMP INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24TEMTROL, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14ECHO LAKE FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17JENSEN PRECAST, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CURTIS PACKAGING COR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12OAKHURST INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14RICELAND FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3DURABLE PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31DETROIT TOOL METAL P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5LOGAN MACHINE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24CORRY CONTRACT, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29SCOUGAL RUBBER CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27WILD GARLIC KITCHEN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17OWL'S HEAD ALLOYS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22PROOF RESEARCH, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SCHREIBER FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4KUBOTA INDUSTRIAL EQ…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7Arkal Automotive USA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20
Arkal Automotive USA INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Arkal Automotive USA INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Arkal Automotive USA INC. sits at penalty rank #988 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($97,450 assessed).

How Arkal Automotive USA INC. Compares

Arkal Automotive USA INC.'s 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-05-16

Last Inspection

2019-05-29

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,363

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $24,363 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

10.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$164,980

Current Penalty Amount

$97,450

Penalty Reduction

40.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $67,530 from the initial assessment of $164,980. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Arkal Automotive USA INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Arkal Automotive USA INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $97,450 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $24,363 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arkal Automotive USA INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($97,450 here).

Carla's Pasta, INC. $97,429 CT Owb Packers, LLC $97,515 CA A&W Management Holdings $97,382 TX Great Outdoor Cottages, LLC $97,523 DE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Hoeganaes CORP 4 insp. Gallatin, TN Nellson Nutraceutical LLC 4 insp. Irwindale, CA Coffin Turbo Pump INC 4 insp. Englewood, NJ Temtrol, INC. 4 insp. Okarche, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carla's Pasta, INC.
South Windsor, CT
3 inspections $97,429
Owb Packers, LLC
Brawley, CA
8 inspections $97,515
A&W Management Holdings
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $97,382
Great Outdoor Cottages, LLC
Georgetown, DE
3 inspections $97,523
Fuyao Glass America, INC.
Moraine, OH
8 inspections $97,369

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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 Arkal Automotive USA INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Arkal Automotive USA INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 4 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Arkal Automotive USA INC. have? ▼
Arkal Automotive USA INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $97,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Arkal Automotive USA INC. had? ▼
Arkal Automotive USA INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-16 and the most recent on 2019-05-29. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arkal Automotive USA INC.? ▼
Arkal Automotive USA INC. has been assessed $97,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $164,980 (a 40.9% reduction).
Does Arkal Automotive USA INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Arkal Automotive USA INC. has 16 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Arkal Automotive USA INC. operate in? ▼
Arkal Automotive USA INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336399). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Arkal Automotive USA INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arkal Automotive USA INC. ranks #1,843 (the top 5% 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 Arkal Automotive USA INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Arkal Automotive USA INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $97,450 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Great Outdoor Cottages, LLC in Georgetown, DE is a similar manufacturing employer with $97,523 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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