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Brinkley Automotive Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brinkley Automotive Services ranks #51,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty82% serious
$5,750
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brinkley Automotive Services in Flat Rock, MI 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: $5,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brinkley Automotive Services 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #51,334 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, Casualty Restoration Services LLC in Houston, TX is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,745 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#51,334
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 Brinkley Automotive Services compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brinkley Automotive Services runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$5,750 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Brinkley Automotive Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.16.011.015.920.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWHEELS AMERICA SAN A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20VAN-AM PAINT AND FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COUNT'S KUSTOMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOING US HOLDCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INGRAM PARK CHRYSLER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CB TRUCK WASH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BETTER MOTOR WORKS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TYLER FIRE EQUIPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALL STAR ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BUCKEYE NISSAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GLM ENERGY SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ULTIMATE AUTO BODY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14COMMUNITY CARE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MILL BOYS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GULF COAST WASH SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EXPRESS WHOLESALE PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VINTAGE AUTO BODY WO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IMPORTS AND SORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ELLIJAY NAIL SALON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DIRTY BIRD LAUNDRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Brinkley Automotive …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Brinkley Automotive Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Brinkley Automotive Services in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Brinkley Automotive Services ranks #810 at $5,750 current penalty.

How Brinkley Automotive Services Compares

Brinkley Automotive Services's 5.50 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-04-25

Last Inspection

2018-05-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $2,875 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$11,500

Current Penalty Amount

$5,750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,750 from the initial assessment of $11,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

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

Metric Brinkley Automotive Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 11 3.8
Total Penalty $5,750 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,875 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brinkley Automotive Services, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,750 here).

SP Plus Corporation $5,750 CA Fleet Services INC $5,750 MN Casualty Restoration Services LLC $5,745 TX Nacho's Paint and Body, LLC $5,774 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wheels America San Antonio I, LTD DBA Wheels Ameri 2 insp. Schertz, TX Van-Am Paint and Fabrication 2 insp. Saint Joseph, MO Count's Kustoms 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Boing US Holdco, INC. 2 insp. Clarksville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

SP Plus Corporation
Inglewood, CA
2 inspections $5,750
Fleet Services INC
ST Paul, MN
2 inspections $5,750
Countryview Kennels
Jackson, TN
0 inspections $0
Casualty Restoration Services LLC
Houston, TX
2 inspections $5,745
Crown Linen
Orlando, FL
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 Brinkley Automotive Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brinkley Automotive Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Brinkley Automotive Services have? ▼
Brinkley Automotive Services has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Brinkley Automotive Services had? ▼
Brinkley Automotive Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-25 and the most recent on 2018-05-22. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brinkley Automotive Services? ▼
Brinkley Automotive Services has been assessed $5,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Brinkley Automotive Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brinkley Automotive Services 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 Brinkley Automotive Services operate in? ▼
Brinkley Automotive Services operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811192). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brinkley Automotive Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brinkley Automotive Services ranks #51,334 (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 Brinkley Automotive Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brinkley Automotive Services's total OSHA penalty of $5,750 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Casualty Restoration Services LLC in Houston, TX is a similar other services employer with $5,745 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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