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Continental Auto Parts, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Continental Auto Parts, LLC ranks #20,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$17,582
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#20,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Continental Auto Parts, LLC in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,582. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Continental Auto Parts, LLC 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Yankee Canal Seafood, Inc in Golden Meadow, LA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#20,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Continental Auto Parts, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Continental Auto Parts, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$17,582 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Continental Auto Parts, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSABEL STEEL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DINGESS LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ASHLEY SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CROSS IMPLEMENT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HARVEST LAND CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5J.D. MILLER & SONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NORTHWEST TIRE & SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DURASTONE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8D & M LIVE CRAB INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FLEENOR PAPER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TECHEMET, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DTLB HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ANDERSON TOOLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BUNGE NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BARNSCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INDUSTRIAL FITTINGS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0M & M DISTRIBUTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CACIQUE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23Continental Auto Par…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Continental Auto Parts, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Continental Auto Parts, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Continental Auto Parts, LLC ranks #952 at $17,582 current penalty.

How Continental Auto Parts, LLC Compares

Continental Auto Parts, LLC's 2.67 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 runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-01-13

Last Inspection

2021-05-20

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,861

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $5,861 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$33,442

Current Penalty Amount

$17,582

Penalty Reduction

47.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,860 from the initial assessment of $33,442. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Continental Auto Parts, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Continental Auto Parts, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $17,582 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,861 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Continental Auto Parts, LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,582 here).

Simple Life Recycling LLC $17,590 NH NPK Construction Equipment INC. $17,568 OH Sysco Foods los Angeles $17,610 CA Golden State Foods CORP. $17,537 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sabel Steel Service, INC. 3 insp. Montgomery, AL Strategic Materials, INC 3 insp. College Park, GA Dingess Lumber Company 3 insp. Belington, WV Ashley Salvage Company 3 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Simple Life Recycling LLC
Rochester, NH
3 inspections $17,590
NPK Construction Equipment INC.
Walton Hills, OH
4 inspections $17,568
Sysco Foods los Angeles
Walnut, CA
3 inspections $17,610
Golden State Foods CORP.
Waipahu, HI
4 inspections $17,537
Yankee Canal Seafood, Inc
Golden Meadow, LA
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 Continental Auto Parts, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Continental Auto Parts, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Continental Auto Parts, LLC have? ▼
Continental Auto Parts, LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,582.
How many OSHA inspections has Continental Auto Parts, LLC had? ▼
Continental Auto Parts, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-13 and the most recent on 2021-05-20. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Continental Auto Parts, LLC? ▼
Continental Auto Parts, LLC has been assessed $17,582 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,442 (a 47.4% reduction).
Does Continental Auto Parts, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Continental Auto Parts, LLC has 8 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 Continental Auto Parts, LLC operate in? ▼
Continental Auto Parts, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423120). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Continental Auto Parts, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Continental Auto Parts, LLC ranks #20,377 (the top quarter 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 Continental Auto Parts, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Continental Auto Parts, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,582 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yankee Canal Seafood, Inc in Golden Meadow, LA is a similar wholesale trade 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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