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Automotive Transmission Specialist INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. ranks #55,534 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,989
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,534
of 99,447 penalized employers

Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. in Arvada, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,989. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,534 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, B & C Automotive Repair & Exhaust in Sumter, SC is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#55,534
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$4,989 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Automotive Transmission Specialist INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPIN LINEN MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLAZA LINEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PALE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CONSOLIDATED UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JULIO F. MONROY DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CARLOS SALAZAR DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SPRING-ALIGN OF PALA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTHWEST TIRE & HI …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PROFESSIONAL WELDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 432875 MONROE CLOVER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EAN HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INTERMODAL MAINTENAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ST. BRENDEN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7L.A.MOTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACKHAWK FABRICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROYAL HOSPITALITY SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EAST SIDE AUTO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUDDY CREEK MOTORSPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRADITIONS CLEANERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONE STOP AUTO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Automotive Transmiss…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. sits at penalty rank #913 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($4,989 assessed).

How Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. Compares

Automotive Transmission Specialist INC.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-10

Last Inspection

2021-11-09

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,495

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,495 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$9,977

Current Penalty Amount

$4,989

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,988 from the initial assessment of $9,977. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 3.8
Total Penalty $4,989 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,495 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Automotive Transmission Specialist INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,989 here).

Fred F. Groff, Incorporated Funeral Home $4,990 PA Hacienda Cleaners INC. $4,985 CA A & M Auto Body, INC. $5,000 NC Dha Capital, INC. $5,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Spin Linen Management 2 insp. Omaha, NE Plaza Linen, INC. 2 insp. Clifton Park, NY Pale INC. 2 insp. Carlisle, PA Consolidated Utility Equipment Service INC 2 insp. Amherst, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fred F. Groff, Incorporated Funeral Home
Lancaster, PA
2 inspections $4,990
Keep It Clean Car Wash
Petersburg, VA
0 inspections $0
B & C Automotive Repair & Exhaust
Sumter, SC
0 inspections $0
Service King, Renton
Renton, WA
0 inspections $0
Hacienda Cleaners INC.
Pleasanton, CA
2 inspections $4,985

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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 Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Automotive Transmission Specialist INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. have? ▼
Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,989.
How many OSHA inspections has Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. had? ▼
Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-10 and the most recent on 2021-11-09. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Automotive Transmission Specialist INC.? ▼
Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. has been assessed $4,989 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,977 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. has 5 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 Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. operate in? ▼
Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Automotive Transmission Specialist INC. ranks #55,534 (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 Automotive Transmission Specialist INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Automotive Transmission Specialist INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,989 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, B & C Automotive Repair & Exhaust in Sumter, SC is a similar other services 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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