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Retail Trade · Tappahannock, VA

Bareford Buick GMC Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bareford Buick GMC Corporation ranks #72,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$2,503
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bareford Buick GMC Corporation in Tappahannock, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,503. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bareford Buick GMC Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Lexus of Wayzata DBA Auto Center Bargain Lot in Wayzata, MN is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,501 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
56.5%
of violations were serious
#72,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bareford Buick GMC Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bareford Buick GMC Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,503 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Bareford Buick GMC Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUPERIOR PLUS ENERGY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C.W. HENDRIX FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ONTARIO T, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENDALL FORD ALASKA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18WEINGARTZ SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL STORES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RURAL KING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERIGAS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIG OKI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAL MART ASSOCIATES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PERFORMANCE NURSERY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MELODY GOSLING AND O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACIFIC DISTRIBUTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOE'S PRODUCE GOURME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROBBY'S NURSERY & CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE FURNITURE SUPERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CASCADE INNOVATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CSB NUTRITIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LOWES HOME CENTERS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Bareford Buick GMC C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
Bareford Buick GMC Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Bareford Buick GMC Corporation in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bareford Buick GMC Corporation ranks #2,007 at $2,503 current penalty.

How Bareford Buick GMC Corporation Compares

Bareford Buick GMC Corporation's 11.50 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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-07

Last Inspection

2015-02-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,252

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $1,252 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

56.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

43.5% 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

$4,725

Current Penalty Amount

$2,503

Penalty Reduction

47.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,222 from the initial assessment of $4,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Bareford Buick GMC Corporation compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bareford Buick GMC Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 23 1.7
Total Penalty $2,503 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,252 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bareford Buick GMC Corporation, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,503 here).

Lexus of Wayzata DBA Auto Center Bargain Lot $2,501 MN Rural King Supply $2,500 MO MSN Enterprises INC DBA Randazzo Fresh Market $2,500 MI Pro Design INC. $2,500 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV Superior Plus Energy Services INC. 2 insp. Caledonia, NY C.W. Hendrix Farms, INC 2 insp. Parkland, FL Ontario T, INC. 2 insp. Ontario, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
Lexus of Wayzata DBA Auto Center Bargain Lot
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What to do with this record

Use Bareford Buick GMC Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Bareford Buick GMC Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bareford Buick GMC Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bareford Buick GMC Corporation have? ▼
Bareford Buick GMC Corporation has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,503.
How many OSHA inspections has Bareford Buick GMC Corporation had? ▼
Bareford Buick GMC Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-07 and the most recent on 2015-02-12. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bareford Buick GMC Corporation? ▼
Bareford Buick GMC Corporation has been assessed $2,503 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,725 (a 47.0% reduction).
Does Bareford Buick GMC Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bareford Buick GMC Corporation has 13 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 Bareford Buick GMC Corporation operate in? ▼
Bareford Buick GMC Corporation 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 Bareford Buick GMC Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bareford Buick GMC Corporation ranks #72,070 (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 Bareford Buick GMC Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bareford Buick GMC Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $2,503 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lexus of Wayzata DBA Auto Center Bargain Lot in Wayzata, MN is a similar retail trade employer with $2,501 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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