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Retail Trade · San Antonio, TX

Espino Tire & Wheel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Espino Tire & Wheel ranks #50,692 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,900
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#50,692
of 99,447 penalized employers

Espino Tire & Wheel in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,900. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Espino Tire & Wheel 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,692 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, American Furniture Group in Decatur, IL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#50,692
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Espino Tire & Wheel compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Espino Tire & Wheel runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$5,900 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Espino Tire & Wheel.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.126.339.452.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPILGRIM FURNITURE CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22WAL-MART #5101, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WASHINGTON COUNTY FA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 50AAA TRANSLOGISTICS &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26WITMER INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SANFORD FOOD STORE I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SEARS ROEBUCK & CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARMY AND AIR FORCE E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WALGREEN OF PUERTO R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0THE HOME DEPOT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AMAZON.COM.DEDC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6QUAKER MILLWORK & LU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WEISS MONUMENT WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20JBP CORPORATION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HOLLENBECK FOODS TNG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LULULEMON USA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE RACK LIQUORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Espino Tire & Wheel, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Espino Tire & Wheel has 3 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.

Espino Tire & Wheel in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Espino Tire & Wheel ranks #1,269 at $5,900 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $5,900 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Espino Tire & Wheel Compares

Espino Tire & Wheel's 1.00 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-09-04

Last Inspection

2014-05-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,967

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,967 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% 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

$8,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,900

Penalty Reduction

26.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,900

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,100 from the initial assessment of $8,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Espino Tire & Wheel compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Espino Tire & Wheel Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $5,900 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,967 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Espino Tire & Wheel, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,900 here).

Northwest Tire, INC. $5,900 ND The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC $5,900 NY Jca Corporation $5,906 TN Flanagan Motors, INC. $5,913 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pilgrim Furniture City 3 insp. Southington, CT Wal-Mart #5101 3 insp. Pahrump, NV Washington County Farm Supply 3 insp. Belgrade, MO Aaa Translogistics & Warehousing, INC. 3 insp. Portsmouth, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rainbow Suzuki Imports
Covington, LA
0 inspections $0
Northwest Tire, INC.
Mapleton, ND
2 inspections $5,900
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC
Staten Island, NY
2 inspections $5,900
7-Eleven Store code (K8/NWS25760823)
Forney, TX
0 inspections $0
American Furniture Group
Decatur, IL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Espino Tire & Wheel's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Espino Tire & Wheel against Rainbow Suzuki Imports, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Espino Tire & Wheel's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Espino Tire & Wheel also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Espino Tire & Wheel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Espino Tire & Wheel's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Espino Tire & Wheel have? ▼
Espino Tire & Wheel has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Espino Tire & Wheel had? ▼
Espino Tire & Wheel has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-04 and the most recent on 2014-05-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Espino Tire & Wheel? ▼
Espino Tire & Wheel has been assessed $5,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,000 (a 26.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Espino Tire & Wheel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Espino Tire & Wheel has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Espino Tire & Wheel been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Espino Tire & Wheel, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Espino Tire & Wheel operate in? ▼
Espino Tire & Wheel operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441320). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Espino Tire & Wheel owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Espino Tire & Wheel owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Espino Tire & Wheel rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Espino Tire & Wheel ranks #50,692 (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 Espino Tire & Wheel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Espino Tire & Wheel's total OSHA penalty of $5,900 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Furniture Group in Decatur, IL is a similar retail 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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