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Retail Trade · Belleville, MI

Atchinson Ford Sales INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atchinson Ford Sales INC ranks #69,000 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty39% serious
$2,920
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,000
of 99,447 penalized employers

Atchinson Ford Sales INC in Belleville, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,920. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Atchinson Ford Sales INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,000 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Raceway in Jackson, MS is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
38.9%
of violations were serious
#69,000
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Atchinson Ford Sales INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Atchinson Ford Sales INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$2,920 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Atchinson Ford Sales INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TGIB MARKETING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2K-MART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICANA OUTDOORS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CARIBBEAN AUTO MART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CUSTOM CARPET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BJ'S WHOLESALES CLUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HERB'N EDEN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GOLDEN GAIT TRAILERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAM'S CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BODEGA LATINA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ADVANTAGE NISSAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BAKER CREEK HEIRLOOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLONIAL CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEARS ROEBUCK DE PR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SANDHU TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WORLD ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TARGET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Atchinson Ford Sales…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Atchinson Ford Sales INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Atchinson Ford Sales INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Atchinson Ford Sales INC sits at penalty rank #1,880 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($2,920 assessed).

How Atchinson Ford Sales INC Compares

Atchinson Ford Sales INC's 9.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-24

Last Inspection

2014-02-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,460

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $1,460 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

38.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

11.1% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$6,360

Current Penalty Amount

$2,920

Penalty Reduction

54.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,440 from the initial assessment of $6,360. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Atchinson Ford Sales INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Atchinson Ford Sales INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 18 1.7
Total Penalty $2,920 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,460 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Atchinson Ford Sales INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,920 here).

Dinuba Lumber Company INC $2,925 CA Kirkland's Stores, INC. $2,925 AZ JBW CORP of Washington I CORP $2,925 WA God Bless Tire Shop INC. $2,935 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Home Depot 2 insp. Reynoldsburg, OH Tgib Marketing, INC. 2 insp. Suffolk, VA Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, INC. 2 insp. Fort Myers, FL K-Mart 2 insp. West Chester, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chuck Fairbanks Chevrolet
Desoto, TX
0 inspections $0
Airport Stop & Shop
Aiken, SC
0 inspections $0
T Mart
London, KY
0 inspections $0
Raceway
Jackson, MS
0 inspections $0
Wonderland Marine West INC
Howell, MI
3 inspections $2,925

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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 Atchinson Ford Sales INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Atchinson Ford Sales INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Atchinson Ford Sales INC have? ▼
Atchinson Ford Sales INC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,920.
How many OSHA inspections has Atchinson Ford Sales INC had? ▼
Atchinson Ford Sales INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-24 and the most recent on 2014-02-27. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Atchinson Ford Sales INC? ▼
Atchinson Ford Sales INC has been assessed $2,920 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,360 (a 54.1% reduction).
Does Atchinson Ford Sales INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Atchinson Ford Sales INC has 7 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 Atchinson Ford Sales INC operate in? ▼
Atchinson Ford Sales INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Atchinson Ford Sales INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Atchinson Ford Sales INC ranks #69,000 (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 Atchinson Ford Sales INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Atchinson Ford Sales INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,920 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Raceway in Jackson, MS 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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