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Brake King Automotive, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brake King Automotive, INC. ranks #31,028 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty88% serious
$11,550
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,028
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brake King Automotive, INC. in Chicopee, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brake King Automotive, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,028 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, New Age Auto Center LLC in Newark, NJ is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#31,028
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brake King Automotive, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brake King Automotive, INC. runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$11,550 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Brake King Automotive, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVETERANS HAVEN NORTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ITU, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHWEST RADIATOR S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ANIMAL CARE TRUST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THERMO KING INTERMOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CONGLOBAL INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HI COOL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SCB II MANAGEMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORVELLE CRAYCRAFT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PLANET BEACH CONTEMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ECONO AUTO PAINTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GERMAN SERVICE LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ECO CAR WASH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CALVERTON NATIONAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PERRY COUNTY - BUS G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BROWNSVILLE - ANIMAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TOWN OF HERNDON, PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREAT CUT SALON & SPA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COOPER'S COLLISION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Brake King Automotiv…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Brake King Automotive, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Brake King Automotive, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Brake King Automotive, INC. ranks #410 at $11,550 current penalty.

How Brake King Automotive, INC. Compares

Brake King Automotive, INC.'s 4.00 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 well above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-10

Last Inspection

2012-01-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,775 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$13,950

Current Penalty Amount

$11,550

Penalty Reduction

17.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,400 from the initial assessment of $13,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

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

Metric Brake King Automotive, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 8 3.8
Total Penalty $11,550 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,775 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brake King Automotive, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,550 here).

Cotton Funeral Service $11,545 NJ Zira Car Wash, INC. $11,580 NY Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture $11,515 WI Advanced Feedscrews, INC. $11,500 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Veterans Haven North 2 insp. Glen Gardner, NJ Itu, INC. 2 insp. Titusville, PA Heartland Automotive Services, INC. 2 insp. Arcadia, CA Southwest Radiator Shop, INC. 2 insp. Little Rock, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Classic Shine.
Natick, MA
0 inspections $0
Cotton Funeral Service
Newark, NJ
2 inspections $11,545
Stanford Automotive & Repair
Lagrange, GA
0 inspections $0
New Age Auto Center LLC
Newark, NJ
0 inspections $0
Syracuse Linen Supply
Syracuse, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 Brake King Automotive, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brake King Automotive, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Brake King Automotive, INC. have? ▼
Brake King Automotive, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Brake King Automotive, INC. had? ▼
Brake King Automotive, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-10 and the most recent on 2012-01-04. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brake King Automotive, INC.? ▼
Brake King Automotive, INC. has been assessed $11,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,950 (a 17.2% reduction).
Does Brake King Automotive, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brake King Automotive, INC. has 7 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 Brake King Automotive, INC. operate in? ▼
Brake King Automotive, 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 Brake King Automotive, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brake King Automotive, INC. ranks #31,028 (the upper 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 Brake King Automotive, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brake King Automotive, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,550 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, New Age Auto Center LLC in Newark, NJ 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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