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C & W Auto Detailing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), C & W Auto Detailing ranks #80,795 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,530
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers

C & W Auto Detailing in West Springfield, MA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,530. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected C & W Auto Detailing once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,795 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $16,268 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Unparalleled Parking in Minneapolis, MN is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers
$16,268
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $16K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($16K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How C & W Auto Detailing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows C & W Auto Detailing runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,530 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 C & W Auto Detailing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTERN COMMERCIAL G…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0APPLIANCE EXCHANGE O…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6TOYOTA OF DALLAS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CONSOLIDATED PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8RITZ CAR WASH, LUBE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2WESTERLY AUTO BODY I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CLASSY CHASSIS CAR W…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CHAPMAN CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5NORTHWEST MISSOURI I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RAWHIDE HARLEY-DAVID…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4CHARLESTON WEST CAR …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8STICKER STATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PLATINUM COLLISION E…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5ASPEN AUTO CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ROYAL CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8FERITAGE QUKN, INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8LITMAN EXCAVATING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7PARK ONE OF FLORIDA,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PAPA JOHN CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ROYAL LINEN SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2C & W Auto Detailing, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
C & W Auto Detailing has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

C & W Auto Detailing in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, C & W Auto Detailing ranks #1,597 at $1,530 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place C & W Auto Detailing at rank #868 of 3,193 employers ($16,268 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,530 OSHA penalties plus $16,268 WHD back wages (91.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How C & W Auto Detailing Compares

C & W Auto Detailing'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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-02-13

Last Inspection

2012-02-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,530

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,530 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,530

Current Penalty Amount

$1,530

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,798

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$16,268
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$8,134
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$16,268

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that C & W Auto Detailing owed $16,268 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How C & W Auto Detailing compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric C & W Auto Detailing Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 2 3.8
Total Penalty $1,530 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,530 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for C & W Auto Detailing, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,530 here).

Dynamic Diesel, INC. $1,530 NV Gerber Collision & Glass $1,530 FL Houser Enterprises INC $1,521 KS Micco INC $1,540 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Western Commercial Glass 1 insp. Albuquerque, NM Appliance Exchange of Utah 1 insp. Orem, UT Toyota of Dallas 1 insp. Dallas, TX Consolidated Products & Services 1 insp. Mobile, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wash-MD
Kennesaw, GA
0 inspections $0
SkyBridge Tactical, LLC
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
0 inspections $0
Auto Lux Corp. / A.J. Car Wash (Rexville)
Toa Alta, PR
0 inspections $0
McKinley Car Wash
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0
Unparalleled Parking
Minneapolis, MN
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use C & W Auto Detailing's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare C & W Auto Detailing against Wash-MD, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether C & W Auto Detailing's inspection and penalty record is typical for Other Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Other Services sector
  • C & W Auto Detailing also carries $16,268 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 C & W Auto Detailing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, C & W Auto Detailing's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 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 C & W Auto Detailing have? ▼
C & W Auto Detailing has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,530.
How many OSHA inspections has C & W Auto Detailing had? ▼
C & W Auto Detailing has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-13 and the most recent on 2012-02-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for C & W Auto Detailing? ▼
C & W Auto Detailing has been assessed $1,530 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $16,268 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does C & W Auto Detailing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. C & W Auto Detailing 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.
Has C & W Auto Detailing been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against C & W Auto Detailing, resulting in $16,268 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does C & W Auto Detailing operate in? ▼
C & W Auto Detailing operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811198). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if C & W Auto Detailing owes me wages? ▼
If you believe C & W Auto Detailing owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $16,268 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does C & W Auto Detailing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, C & W Auto Detailing ranks #80,795 (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 C & W Auto Detailing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
C & W Auto Detailing's total OSHA penalty of $1,530 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Unparalleled Parking in Minneapolis, MN 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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