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Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire ranks #80,603 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty93% serious
$1,553
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,603
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire in Smithfield, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,553. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,603 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fox Ford in Waynesburg, PA is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
93.3%
of violations were serious
#80,603
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,553 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUSANVILLE INDIAN RA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TRANS ASH MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AUTO SALON OF TRI CI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ENTERPRISE MOBILITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HUNTER ERIE TRUCK SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EXPRESS LANE 10 MINU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIRAK CHEVROLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BOUTIQUE DU JOUR SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRR REFRIGERATION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARAMARK UNIFORM AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIBER COLLISION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.R.D. HAND CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DOCTOR AUTO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DON HILL PONTIAC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AFFORDABLE DISTILLER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STEVE ROBINSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TUNE UP PLUS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALTAQUIP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D & S SALES AUTO REP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PREMIUM CAR CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Clayton Tire & Muffl…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire ranks #1,594 at $1,553 current penalty.

How Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire Compares

Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire's 7.50 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-04

Last Inspection

2012-05-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$777

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $777 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

93.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$2,350

Current Penalty Amount

$1,553

Penalty Reduction

33.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $797 from the initial assessment of $2,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 15 3.8
Total Penalty $1,553 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $777 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,553 here).

Atlantic Master Parking Services $1,550 PR The Mustang Shop $1,560 WA Micco INC $1,540 OR Gordon-Darby Arizona Testing, INC. $1,575 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Susanville Indian Rancheria Corporation (Sirco) 2 insp. Barstow, CA Trans Ash Management, INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH Auto Salon of Tri Cities the 2 insp. Prosser, WA Enterprise Mobility 2 insp. Appleton, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Healthcare - JFK Hartwyck at Cedar Brook
Bensalem, PA
0 inspections $0
Fox Ford
Waynesburg, PA
0 inspections $0
Atlantic Master Parking Services
Ponce, PR
3 inspections $1,550
Al Phillips The Cleaner
Kailua, HI
0 inspections $0
Meineke Car Care 4000
Concord, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire have? ▼
Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,553.
How many OSHA inspections has Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire had? ▼
Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-04 and the most recent on 2012-05-15. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire? ▼
Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire has been assessed $1,553 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,350 (a 33.9% reduction).
Does Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire has 14 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 Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire operate in? ▼
Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire ranks #80,603 (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 Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clayton Tire & Muffler Center DBA Brightleaf Tire's total OSHA penalty of $1,553 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fox Ford in Waynesburg, PA 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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