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Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC ranks #92,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$550
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC in Santa Rosa, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lithia Motors Support Services INC in Klamath Falls, OR is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $540 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#92,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$550 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOME DEPOT USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMS VANS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28RIVER VALLEY MARKET,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOLLAR GENERAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PELHAM & PELHAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HILLTOP SERVICE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUBURBAN CHEVROLET C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GALLATIN MOTOR COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STOEBNER HOLDINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EL RIO GRANDE LATIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANN & HOPE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOB FISHER CHEVROLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WARESTAFF NEW JERSEY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAYNE'S CARPET HUT K…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LEFTHANDER CHASSIS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERITAGE AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MACK BROWN, INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29RUSTOM AUTOMOTIVE II…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALISTOGA MINING CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Empire Nissan of San…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC is the #2,783 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($550).

How Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC Compares

Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-01

Last Inspection

2010-06-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $275 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$550

Current Penalty Amount

$550

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $550 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $275 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($550 here).

Selena Associates INC $550 OR Raymond Building Supply, LLC $544 FL Lithia Motors Support Services INC $540 OR Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC $540 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Home Depot USA INC 2 insp. Danvers, MA Menards INC 2 insp. Ionia, MI Ams Vans, INC 2 insp. Norcross, GA River Valley Market, LLC 2 insp. Northampton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Selena Associates INC
Medford, OR
2 inspections $550
Grocery Clearance Center, INC DBA Grocery Outlet
San Pablo, CA
2 inspections $550
Raymond Building Supply, LLC
North Port, FL
3 inspections $544
Lithia Motors Support Services INC
Klamath Falls, OR
3 inspections $540
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
Medford, OR
2 inspections $540

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What to do with this record

Use Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC'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 Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC have? ▼
Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $550.
How many OSHA inspections has Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC had? ▼
Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-01 and the most recent on 2010-06-10. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC? ▼
Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC has been assessed $550 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC operate in? ▼
Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC ranks #92,070 (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 Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Empire Nissan of Santa Rosa, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $550 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lithia Motors Support Services INC in Klamath Falls, OR is a similar retail trade employer with $540 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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