Other Services · Elyria, OH
Clifton Oliver's the Garage
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clifton Oliver's the Garage ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.
- $300
- OSHA penalties
- 6
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #96,117
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Clifton Oliver's the Garage in Elyria, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Clifton Oliver's the Garage 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Dave Page Cobbler in Seattle, WA is another other services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.
- 3.0
- violations per inspection
- 0.0%
- of violations were serious
- #96,117
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Clifton Oliver's the Garage compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average
- Clifton Oliver's the G… $300
Clifton Oliver's the Garage
$300 in penalties
- Other Services avg
Other Services industry average (per employer)
$3,070 in penalties
What this shows Clifton Oliver's the Garage runs well below peers (0.10x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Clifton Oliver's the Garage.
Clifton Oliver's the Garage in the Other Services enforcement ledger
In Other Services, Clifton Oliver's the Garage sits at penalty rank #2,171 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($300 assessed).
How Clifton Oliver's the Garage Compares
Clifton Oliver's the Garage's 3.00 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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2014-02-19
Last Inspection
2014-06-13
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
3.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$150
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,499
What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
0
Serious
0.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
3
Repeat
50.0% of total
3
Other-Than-Serious
50.0% 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
$300
Current Penalty Amount
$300
Penalty Reduction
None
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Industry Safety Context: Other Services
How Clifton Oliver's the Garage compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Clifton Oliver's the Garage | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 1.2 |
| Violations | 6 | 3.8 |
| Total Penalty | $300 | $3,070 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $150 | $2,499 |
Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clifton Oliver's the Garage, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services
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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.
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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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