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Brakes Plus, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brakes Plus, INC. ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brakes Plus, INC. in Springfield, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brakes Plus, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, J Park, INC. in Washington, DC is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brakes Plus, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brakes Plus, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Brakes Plus, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWHEELS AMERICA DALLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28KROESCHELL OPERATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17REGIONAL INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FLEET PUMP & SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18UNION CITY PARKING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DALLAS DIESEL WORKS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CP REDI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTHERN STATES MATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CRADOCK AUTO COLLISI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22JOSE COLORADO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERMOUNTAIN TRAILE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ELOHIM TRUCK SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SIKORSKY AEROSPACE M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GPI GA - FII, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHAR-MAR TRUCKING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7H&M AUTO CARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW CENTURY AUTO SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOY INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20F & F INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NATIONAL CONTAINER G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Brakes Plus, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Brakes Plus, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Brakes Plus, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Brakes Plus, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,377 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($2,400 assessed).

How Brakes Plus, INC. Compares

Brakes Plus, INC.'s 0.50 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-08-03

Last Inspection

2016-03-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,200 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

100.0% 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

$6,160

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

61.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,760 from the initial assessment of $6,160. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Brakes Plus, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brakes Plus, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 1 3.8
Total Penalty $2,400 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

J Park, INC. $2,400 DC The Weave Stop LLC $2,400 GA Georgia Baler and Compactor $2,400 GA Tvi INC. $2,400 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wheels America Dallas, LLC 2 insp. Dallas, TX Kroeschell Operations, INC. 2 insp. Pontiac, IL Regional International CORP. 2 insp. Henrietta, NY Fleet Pump & Service Group INC. 2 insp. White Plains, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dallas Beauty Lounge (bridgeville)
Bridgeville, PA
0 inspections $0
J Park, INC.
Washington, DC
2 inspections $2,400
The Weave Stop LLC
Decatur, GA
2 inspections $2,400
Georgia Baler and Compactor
White, GA
2 inspections $2,400
Tvi INC.
West Covina, CA
2 inspections $2,400

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What to do with this record

Use Brakes Plus, 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 Brakes Plus, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brakes Plus, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Brakes Plus, INC. have? ▼
Brakes Plus, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Brakes Plus, INC. had? ▼
Brakes Plus, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-03 and the most recent on 2016-03-17. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brakes Plus, INC.? ▼
Brakes Plus, INC. has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,160 (a 61.0% reduction).
Does Brakes Plus, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brakes Plus, INC. has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Brakes Plus, INC. operate in? ▼
Brakes Plus, 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 Brakes Plus, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brakes Plus, INC. ranks #73,377 (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 Brakes Plus, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brakes Plus, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,400 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, J Park, INC. in Washington, DC is a similar other services employer with $2,400 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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