Retail Trade · IRVINE, CA

CHEVROLET OF IRVINE

OSHA records show a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections — below the Retail Trade industry average for penalties.

Reviewed byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · June 10, 2026

2
OSHA inspections: 1
Violations cited: $325
OSHA penalties

CHEVROLET OF IRVINE in IRVINE, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

CHEVROLET OF IRVINE has been inspected 2 times by OSHA over 1 year. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 0.5 violations per inspection. Compared to the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, CHEVROLET OF IRVINE has been inspected more frequently.

0.5
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: 0.15×
Retail Trade industry-avg penalty

CHEVROLET OF IRVINE

$325
Retail Trade avg

$2,155

What this shows CHEVROLET OF IRVINE sits below the Retail Trade per-employer average, a comparatively lighter enforcement footprint than its peers.

What the Data Says About CHEVROLET OF IRVINE

The federal enforcement record for CHEVROLET OF IRVINE in IRVINE, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) 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 $325 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $325 — no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $163. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,155 per employer, this record runs below peers.

Inspection activity spans from 2013-05-29 to 2014-03-25, a window of roughly 1 year. This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-05-29

Last Inspection

2014-03-25

Inspection Span

1 year

Violations per Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty per Inspection

$163

Industry Avg per Inspection

$3,118

Violation Breakdown

Serious

0.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$325

Current Penalty Amount

$325

Penalty Reduction

None

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How CHEVROLET OF IRVINE compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 10,365 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	CHEVROLET OF IRVINE	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.7
Violations	1	1.5
Total Penalty	$325	$2,155
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$163	$3,118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHEVROLET OF IRVINE safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, CHEVROLET OF IRVINE's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 CHEVROLET OF IRVINE have? ▼

CHEVROLET OF IRVINE has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $325.

How many OSHA inspections has CHEVROLET OF IRVINE had? ▼

CHEVROLET OF IRVINE has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-29 and the most recent on 2014-03-25. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for CHEVROLET OF IRVINE? ▼

CHEVROLET OF IRVINE has been assessed $325 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does CHEVROLET OF IRVINE operate in? ▼

CHEVROLET OF IRVINE operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 10,365 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,162 total OSHA inspections and $22.33M in cumulative penalties.

What are my rights if I work at CHEVROLET OF IRVINE? ▼

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at CHEVROLET OF IRVINE have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.

How do I file an OSHA complaint against CHEVROLET OF IRVINE? ▼

You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.

How does CHEVROLET OF IRVINE's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

CHEVROLET OF IRVINE's total OSHA penalty of $325 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,155 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer.

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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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