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Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty36% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC in Carson, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Gerber Collision & Glass in Colorado Springs, CO is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
36.0%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bobs Welding & Auto Repair 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

$3,000 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.332.548.865.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRUCK TRAILER REFURB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DABNV, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FALVEY LINEN SUPPLY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHOICE TAXI ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IFM SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WILD PARTNERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ROYAL FORD MOTORS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTHWEST TRUCK REPAIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CESAR LOPEZ AN INDIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TURNING POINT INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MCCORKLE MACHINE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GESCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GARY KONAKIS' AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CANON ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PINE PLAINS CSD TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6POWDER RIVER PRECISI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LAWRENCEBURG-POLICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GEMTEX INC. DBA GEMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 62FIRE TRUCKS UNLIMITE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13D & S AUTO SALES DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Bobs Welding & Auto …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC is the #1,248 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($3,000).

How Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC Compares

Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC's 12.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-22

Last Inspection

2013-10-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $1,500 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

36.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

64.0% 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

$6,950

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

56.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,950 from the initial assessment of $6,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 25 3.8
Total Penalty $3,000 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,500 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Weir SPM $3,000 TX Gerber Collision & Glass $3,000 CO Dykes Body Shop, INC. $3,000 AL Michaels Paint Shop LLC $3,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Truck Trailer Refurbishing CO., INC. 2 insp. Columbus, GA Dabnv, INC. 2 insp. Reno, NV Falvey Linen Supply, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, MA Choice Taxi Association INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Weir SPM
Fort Worth, TX
3 inspections $3,000
Gerber Collision & Glass
Colorado Springs, CO
2 inspections $3,000
Dykes Body Shop, INC.
Phenix City, AL
2 inspections $3,000
Michaels Paint Shop LLC
Union, MI
2 inspections $3,000
Auto Doctor INC.
Canton, GA
2 inspections $3,000

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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 Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC have? ▼
Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC had? ▼
Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-22 and the most recent on 2013-10-09. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC? ▼
Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,950 (a 56.8% reduction).
Does Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC has 9 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 Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC operate in? ▼
Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC ranks #68,523 (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 Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bobs Welding & Auto Repair INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gerber Collision & Glass in Colorado Springs, CO is a similar other services employer with $3,000 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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