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Charleston West Car Wash

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Charleston West Car Wash ranks #76,984 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$1,980
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#76,984
of 99,447 penalized employers

Charleston West Car Wash in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,980. 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 Charleston West Car Wash once. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,984 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 $43,321 in back wages owed to 30 affected workers. For comparison, Brow & Lash Art in Federal Way, WA is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#76,984
of 99,447 penalized employers
$43,321
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 16/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $43K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($43K 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 Charleston West Car Wash compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Charleston West Car Wash runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,980 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Charleston West Car Wash.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROYAL 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: 2ARAMARK UNIFORM SERV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6DENT WIZARD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0C & W AUTO DETAILING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2DORITEX CORP., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2KBRWYLE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1WAYNE AUTO SPA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SELECT AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11CAMPUS TIRE PROS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8TRANSPORTATION EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2AIRPORT BP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3O'BRIEN AUTO REPAIR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6GLASS MAGIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Charleston West Car …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8
Charleston West Car Wash has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 8 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.

Charleston West Car Wash in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Charleston West Car Wash is the #1,496 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($1,980). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Charleston West Car Wash at rank #329 of 3,193 employers ($43,321 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,980 OSHA penalties plus $43,321 WHD back wages (95.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Charleston West Car Wash Compares

Charleston West Car Wash's 8.00 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-02-10

Last Inspection

2010-02-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,980

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $1,980 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$3,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,980

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$45,301

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,620 from the initial assessment of $3,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$43,321
Employees Affected
30
WHD Violations
54
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,444
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$43,321

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Charleston West Car Wash owed $43,321 in back wages to 30 employees across 1 case and 54 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 Charleston West Car Wash compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Charleston West Car Wash Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 8 3.8
Total Penalty $1,980 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,980 $2,499
View all 6,486 employers in Other Services →

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Charleston West Car Wash, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,980 here).

Fuller Welding & Fabricators, INC. $1,980 NC Arm Z INC. $1,975 CA Coca-Cola Consolidated, INC. $1,987 MD Amanda Crum $1,988 WV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Royal Car Wash 1 insp. Tucson, AZ Feritage Qukn, Incorporated 1 insp. Manteca, CA Litman Excavating 1 insp. New Martinsville, WV Park One of Florida, LLC 1 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fordham Scaffolding/CSC of NY Inc.
Bronx, NY
0 inspections $0
Bill Smith Auto Parts, INC.
Urbana, IL
2 inspections $45,500
Brow & Lash Art
Federal Way, WA
0 inspections $0
Angels Touch Auto Detailing
Hyannis, MA
0 inspections $0
Royal Car Wash
Garland, TX
0 inspections $0

Compare Charleston West Car Wash vs Fordham Scaffolding/CSC of NY Inc. side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Charleston West Car Wash's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Charleston West Car Wash against Fordham Scaffolding/CSC of NY Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Charleston West Car Wash's inspection and penalty record is typical for Other Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Other Services sector
  • Charleston West Car Wash also carries $43,321 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 Charleston West Car Wash safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Charleston West Car Wash's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 1 inspections, including 7 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 Charleston West Car Wash have? ▼
Charleston West Car Wash has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,980.
How many OSHA inspections has Charleston West Car Wash had? ▼
Charleston West Car Wash has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-10 and the most recent on 2010-02-10. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Charleston West Car Wash? ▼
Charleston West Car Wash has been assessed $1,980 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,600 (a 45.0% reduction). Additionally, $43,321 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Charleston West Car Wash have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Charleston West Car Wash has 7 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 Charleston West Car Wash been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Charleston West Car Wash, resulting in $43,321 in back wages owed to 30 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Charleston West Car Wash operate in? ▼
Charleston West Car Wash 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.
What should I do if Charleston West Car Wash owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Charleston West Car Wash 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 $43,321 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Charleston West Car Wash rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Charleston West Car Wash ranks #76,984 (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 Charleston West Car Wash's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Charleston West Car Wash's total OSHA penalty of $1,980 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, Brow & Lash Art in Federal Way, WA 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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