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Retail Trade · Frederick, CO

BK Tires, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), BK Tires, INC. ranks #24,476 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$14,800
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,476
of 99,447 penalized employers

BK Tires, INC. in Frederick, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected BK Tires, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,476 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Sac-N-Pac/Stripes in San Marcos, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#24,476
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How BK Tires, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows BK Tires, INC. runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$14,800 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 BK Tires, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TAMURA SUPERETTE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HAWKINS EDDINS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WALGREEN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEP BOYS #209, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STONERIDGE KAUKAUNA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WORLD MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CVS ALBANY, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HUNGER MOUNTAIN COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VITTLE VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HIDALGO FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1REBECCA MINKOFF, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDEN CITY JEEP CHR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FIESTA MARKET, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STERLING HEIGHTS DOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DANHOF CHEVROLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAMPS PLUS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHN'S APPLIANCE CIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTH STAR PYROTECHN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LIECHTY HOMES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BK Tires, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
BK Tires, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

BK Tires, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: BK Tires, INC. is the #566 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($14,800).

How BK Tires, INC. Compares

BK Tires, INC.'s 5.50 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 runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-16

Last Inspection

2017-10-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $7,400 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

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

$17,600

Current Penalty Amount

$14,800

Penalty Reduction

15.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $17,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How BK Tires, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric BK Tires, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 11 1.7
Total Penalty $14,800 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,400 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,800 here).

Wal-Mart Stores, INC. #1767 $14,800 NC Dollar Tree Stores, INC.(Store #238) $14,800 NC Klem Tractor, Incorporated $14,792 MA Bodega Latina Corporation, a Delaware Corporation $14,880 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Target Corporation 2 insp. East Hanover, NJ Tamura Superette, INC. 2 insp. Waianae, HI Hawkins Eddins, LLC 2 insp. Amarillo, TX Walgreen CO. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wal-Mart Stores, INC. #1767
Shallotte, NC
4 inspections $14,800
Dollar Tree Stores, INC.(Store #238)
Charlotte, NC
3 inspections $14,800
Sac-N-Pac/Stripes
San Marcos, TX
0 inspections $0
Save-A-Step
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Klem Tractor, Incorporated
Spencer, MA
2 inspections $14,792

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What to do with this record

Use BK Tires, INC.'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 BK Tires, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, BK Tires, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 BK Tires, INC. have? ▼
BK Tires, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,800.
How many OSHA inspections has BK Tires, INC. had? ▼
BK Tires, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-16 and the most recent on 2017-10-27. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for BK Tires, INC.? ▼
BK Tires, INC. has been assessed $14,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,600 (a 15.9% reduction).
Does BK Tires, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. BK Tires, INC. has 11 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 BK Tires, INC. operate in? ▼
BK Tires, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441320). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does BK Tires, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, BK Tires, INC. ranks #24,476 (the top quarter 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 BK Tires, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
BK Tires, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,800 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sac-N-Pac/Stripes in San Marcos, TX 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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