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Other Services · Sterling Heights, MI

Brakes Xpress & More

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brakes Xpress & More ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$700
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brakes Xpress & More in Sterling Heights, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $700. 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 Xpress & More 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Advantage Collision Center in Yelm, WA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brakes Xpress & More compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brakes Xpress & More runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$700 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Xpress & More.

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Brakes Xpress & More has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Brakes Xpress & More in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Brakes Xpress & More ranks #1,963 at $700 current penalty.

How Brakes Xpress & More Compares

Brakes Xpress & More's 6.00 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 below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-07

Last Inspection

2014-07-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $350 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Brakes Xpress & More compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brakes Xpress & More Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 12 3.8
Total Penalty $700 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $350 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brakes Xpress & More, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($700 here).

Kwik Tune $700 WA Advantage Collision Center $700 WA James Paulk Auto Body & Paint, INC. $700 CA First Baptist Church $700 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ics-Cargo Clean LLC 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH Advent Cleaners LLC 2 insp. Henderson, NV Tremont Car Wash, INC 2 insp. Bronx, NY Light Speed Lube 2 insp. Anchorage, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kwik Tune
Wenatchee, WA
2 inspections $700
Advantage Collision Center
Yelm, WA
2 inspections $700
James Paulk Auto Body & Paint, INC.
Stockton, CA
2 inspections $700
Big Trucks Service & Detail
Grandville, MI
3 inspections $700
First Baptist Church
Yakima, WA
2 inspections $700

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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 Brakes Xpress & More safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brakes Xpress & More's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Brakes Xpress & More have? ▼
Brakes Xpress & More has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.
How many OSHA inspections has Brakes Xpress & More had? ▼
Brakes Xpress & More has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-07 and the most recent on 2014-07-18. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brakes Xpress & More? ▼
Brakes Xpress & More has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Brakes Xpress & More have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brakes Xpress & More has 10 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 Brakes Xpress & More operate in? ▼
Brakes Xpress & More 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 Xpress & More rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brakes Xpress & More ranks #90,281 (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 Xpress & More's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brakes Xpress & More's total OSHA penalty of $700 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, Advantage Collision Center in Yelm, WA is a similar other services employer with $700 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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