Other Services · Dodge City, KS

Erv's Body Shop, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Erv's Body Shop, INC. ranks #56,113 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$4,898
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,113
of 99,447 penalized employers

Erv's Body Shop, INC. in Dodge City, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,898. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Erv's Body Shop, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,113 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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Supercuts Corporate Shops in West Seneca, NY is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,900 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#56,113
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Erv's Body Shop, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Erv's Body Shop, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$4,898 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Erv's Body Shop, INC..

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Erv's Body Shop, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Erv's Body Shop, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Erv's Body Shop, INC. sits at penalty rank #926 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($4,898 assessed).

How Erv's Body Shop, INC. Compares

Erv's Body Shop, INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-10-22

Last Inspection

2020-03-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,449

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,449 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$8,906

Current Penalty Amount

$4,898

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,008 from the initial assessment of $8,906. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Erv's Body Shop, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Erv's Body Shop, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 3.8
Total Penalty $4,898 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,449 $2,499

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Erv's Body Shop, INC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Erv's Body Shop, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Erv's Body Shop, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Erv's Body Shop, INC. have?
Erv's Body Shop, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,898.
How many OSHA inspections has Erv's Body Shop, INC. had?
Erv's Body Shop, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-22 and the most recent on 2020-03-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Erv's Body Shop, INC.?
Erv's Body Shop, INC. has been assessed $4,898 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,906 (a 45.0% reduction).
Does Erv's Body Shop, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Erv's Body Shop, 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 Erv's Body Shop, INC. operate in?
Erv's Body Shop, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811121). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Erv's Body Shop, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Erv's Body Shop, INC. ranks #56,113 (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 Erv's Body Shop, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Erv's Body Shop, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,898 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Supercuts Corporate Shops in West Seneca, NY is a similar other services employer with $4,900 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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