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Wholesale Trade · Sterling, CT

Choice Tire, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Choice Tire, LLC ranks #38,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty85% serious
$8,800
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Choice Tire, LLC in Sterling, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Choice Tire, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. in Meadville, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $8,800 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#38,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Choice Tire, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Choice Tire, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$8,800 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Choice Tire, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIXIE PLYWOOD COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ABC SUPPLY CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MACON COUNTY RURAL K…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JOBBERS AUTOMOTIVE W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CLIFTON STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HUDSON EGG FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MATTINGLY FOODS OF L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LEVY ENVIRONMENTAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED DISTRIBUTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUTUAL MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SHUMAN PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 221ST CENTURY OPTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SURE WE CAN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE MACOMB GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GARCIA FARMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JEFF WADE DBA THE HI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WHOLE ENERGY FUELS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BERMINGHAM CONTROLS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHOENIX METAL TRADIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ART ROCK CREATIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Choice Tire, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Choice Tire, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Choice Tire, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Choice Tire, LLC sits at penalty rank #1,877 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($8,800 assessed).

How Choice Tire, LLC Compares

Choice Tire, LLC's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-14

Last Inspection

2014-10-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $4,400 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$14,800

Current Penalty Amount

$8,800

Penalty Reduction

40.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,000 from the initial assessment of $14,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Choice Tire, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Choice Tire, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $8,800 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,400 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Choice Tire, LLC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,800 here).

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. $8,800 PA Beaver Machine INC. $8,796 WI B Braun Medical INC. $8,806 PA Grainco FS, INC. $8,780 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dixie Plywood Company of Tampa, INC. 2 insp. Gibsonton, FL Abc Supply CO., INC. 2 insp. Omaha, NE Macon County Rural King Supply, INC. 2 insp. Decatur, IL Jobbers Automotive Whse, INC. 2 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC.
Meadville, PA
4 inspections $8,800
Beaver Machine INC.
Coleman, WI
3 inspections $8,796
B Braun Medical INC.
Allentown, PA
2 inspections $8,806
Grainco FS, INC.
Mazon, IL
3 inspections $8,780
Newnan Salvage Company, INC.
Newnan, GA
2 inspections $8,780

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What to do with this record

Use Choice Tire, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Choice Tire, LLC against Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Choice Tire, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Choice Tire, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Choice Tire, LLC have? ▼
Choice Tire, LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Choice Tire, LLC had? ▼
Choice Tire, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-14 and the most recent on 2014-10-15. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Choice Tire, LLC? ▼
Choice Tire, LLC has been assessed $8,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,800 (a 40.5% reduction).
Does Choice Tire, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Choice Tire, LLC has 11 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 Choice Tire, LLC operate in? ▼
Choice Tire, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423130). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Choice Tire, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Choice Tire, LLC ranks #38,848 (the upper 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 Choice Tire, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Choice Tire, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,800 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. in Meadville, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $8,800 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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