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Retail Trade · Hickory, NC

Clark Tire and Auto, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clark Tire and Auto, INC. ranks #86,887 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$990
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#86,887
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clark Tire and Auto, INC. in Hickory, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $990. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clark Tire and Auto, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,887 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rescue Ranch INC. in Yreka, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#86,887
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Clark Tire and Auto, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clark Tire and Auto, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$990 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Clark Tire and Auto, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARTER MYERS AND ASS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRADER JOE'S COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SVS VISION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ALLEGHENY STRUCTURAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARKETON INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTHWEST GOLF CARS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NEW ALBERTSONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JERICHO HOME IMPROVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ROCK-N-ROLL MATERIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16RALPHS FOOD WAREHOUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TITUS WILL FORD SALE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RODDA PAINT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ME SALVE ISABELA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WALMART #2418, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TNT TRAILER SALES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17AFFORDABLE OFFICE SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14HMO TEXAS TIRES 39, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LES SCHWAB TIRE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1JC PENNEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Clark Tire and Auto,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Clark Tire and Auto, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Clark Tire and Auto, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Clark Tire and Auto, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,574 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($990 assessed).

How Clark Tire and Auto, INC. Compares

Clark Tire and Auto, INC.'s 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-25

Last Inspection

2011-03-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$330

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $330 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$4,059

Current Penalty Amount

$990

Penalty Reduction

75.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,069 from the initial assessment of $4,059. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Clark Tire and Auto, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clark Tire and Auto, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $990 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $330 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clark Tire and Auto, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($990 here).

Foothill Orange Coast Chemical $998 CA Woodman's Food Market, INC. $1,000 WI New Day Fisheries INC $1,000 WA Rescue Ranch INC. $1,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Carter Myers and Associates 3 insp. Charlottesville, VA Trader Joe's Company 3 insp. Orlando, FL SVS Vision INC 3 insp. Mount Clemens, MI Allegheny Structural Components, INC. 3 insp. Emlenton, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Foothill Orange Coast Chemical
Upland, CA
2 inspections $998
Woodman's Food Market, INC.
Onalaska, WI
2 inspections $1,000
Rescue Ranch INC.
Yreka, CA
2 inspections $1,000
Spring Dell Center, INC
Charlotte Hall, MD
3 inspections $1,000
Jcpenney Puerto Rico, INC.
Carolina, PR
2 inspections $1,000

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What to do with this record

Use Clark Tire and Auto, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Clark Tire and Auto, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clark Tire and Auto, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Clark Tire and Auto, INC. have? ▼
Clark Tire and Auto, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $990.
How many OSHA inspections has Clark Tire and Auto, INC. had? ▼
Clark Tire and Auto, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-25 and the most recent on 2011-03-18. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clark Tire and Auto, INC.? ▼
Clark Tire and Auto, INC. has been assessed $990 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,059 (a 75.6% reduction).
Does Clark Tire and Auto, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clark Tire and Auto, INC. has 3 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 Clark Tire and Auto, INC. operate in? ▼
Clark Tire and Auto, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 451110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clark Tire and Auto, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clark Tire and Auto, INC. ranks #86,887 (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 Clark Tire and Auto, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clark Tire and Auto, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $990 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rescue Ranch INC. in Yreka, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $1,000 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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