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Browns Auto Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Browns Auto Service, INC. ranks #74,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$2,199
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#74,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Browns Auto Service, INC. in Billings, MT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,199. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Browns Auto Service, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Atc, INC. DBA Atlantic Tire & Services in Cary, NC is another other services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,200 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#74,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Browns Auto Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Browns Auto Service, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,199 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Browns Auto Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHERPEL ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RAINIER COLLISION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PAUL YORK BODY SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LOS FELIZ HAND CAR W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WASHINGTON COUNTY - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ARMANDO PACHECO MARR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BLACK DIAMOND COLLIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5O J Food Grade Tank …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KENNETH DUGENSKE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31GROMAN MORTUARIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SHEAR BLISS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FIX MY PC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U-HAUL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CHATTLEY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5OREGON TRANSMISSION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4US DEPARTMENT OF THE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SHELBURNE LIMESTONE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUPERIOR HEALTH LINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VANTAGE HEALTHCARE L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Browns Auto Service,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Browns Auto Service, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Browns Auto Service, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Browns Auto Service, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,437 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($2,199 assessed).

How Browns Auto Service, INC. Compares

Browns Auto Service, INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-10-23

Last Inspection

2020-10-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$733

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $733 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$7,695

Current Penalty Amount

$2,199

Penalty Reduction

71.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,496 from the initial assessment of $7,695. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Browns Auto Service, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Browns Auto Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 6 3.8
Total Penalty $2,199 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $733 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Browns Auto Service, INC., both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,199 here).

Pro Services INC $2,200 MI Don Hill Pontiac INC $2,200 TN Atc, INC. DBA Atlantic Tire & Services $2,200 NC City of Baldwin Park $2,195 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Herpel Enterprises 3 insp. Springfield, IL Rainier Collision INC 3 insp. Gig Harbor, WA Paul York Body Shop, LLC 3 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Los Feliz Hand Car Wash 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Velasquez Mufflers (Bridgeview)
Bridgeview, IL
0 inspections $0
Pro Services INC
Portage, MI
2 inspections $2,200
Don Hill Pontiac INC
Kingsport, TN
2 inspections $2,200
Atc, INC. DBA Atlantic Tire & Services
Cary, NC
3 inspections $2,200
Chapel Hill Mortuary
Cedar Hill, MO
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Browns Auto Service, 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 Browns Auto Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Browns Auto Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Browns Auto Service, INC. have? ▼
Browns Auto Service, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,199.
How many OSHA inspections has Browns Auto Service, INC. had? ▼
Browns Auto Service, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-23 and the most recent on 2020-10-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Browns Auto Service, INC.? ▼
Browns Auto Service, INC. has been assessed $2,199 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,695 (a 71.4% reduction).
Does Browns Auto Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Browns Auto Service, INC. has 1 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 Browns Auto Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Browns Auto Service, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811118). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Browns Auto Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Browns Auto Service, INC. ranks #74,812 (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 Browns Auto Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Browns Auto Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,199 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atc, INC. DBA Atlantic Tire & Services in Cary, NC is a similar other services employer with $2,200 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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