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Retail Trade · Canton, GA

Cherokee Tire Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cherokee Tire Service has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,200
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$80,992
Back wages owed

Cherokee Tire Service in Canton, GA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,200. 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 Cherokee Tire Service once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $80,992 in back wages owed to 19 affected workers. For comparison, Todays Temptations in Chicago, IL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
15%
of penalized employers rank lower
$80,992
in back wages recovered

How Cherokee Tire Service compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cherokee Tire Service runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,200 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Cherokee Tire Service

The federal enforcement record for Cherokee Tire Service in Canton, GA includes 1 OSHA inspection and 1 violation, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $2,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,200 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,200. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $80,992 in back wages owed to 19 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-11-13 to 2012-11-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-11-13

Last Inspection

2012-11-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,200 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,200

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$82,192

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $800 from the initial assessment of $2,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$80,992
Employees Affected
19
WHD Violations
21
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4,263
Avg Back Wages per Case
$80,992

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cherokee Tire Service owed $80,992 in back wages to 19 employees across 1 case and 21 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: Retail Trade

How Cherokee Tire Service compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cherokee Tire Service Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $1,200 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cherokee Tire Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cherokee Tire Service's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cherokee Tire Service have? ▼
Cherokee Tire Service has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Cherokee Tire Service had? ▼
Cherokee Tire Service has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-13 and the most recent on 2012-11-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cherokee Tire Service? ▼
Cherokee Tire Service has been assessed $1,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,000 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $80,992 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Cherokee Tire Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cherokee Tire Service 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 Cherokee Tire Service been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cherokee Tire Service, resulting in $80,992 in back wages owed to 19 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cherokee Tire Service operate in? ▼
Cherokee Tire Service operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441320). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Cherokee Tire Service owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cherokee Tire Service 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 $80,992 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Cherokee Tire Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cherokee Tire Service's total OSHA penalty of $1,200 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Todays Temptations in Chicago, IL is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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