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Express Lube LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Express Lube LLC ranks #85,979 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
$1,040
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#85,979
of 99,447 penalized employers

Express Lube LLC in Portland, OR 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: $1,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Express Lube LLC 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 #85,979 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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pep Boys in Buffalo, NY is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#85,979
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • 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.

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How Express Lube LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Express Lube LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,040 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Express Lube LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNE PARK LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VESTAS-AMERICAN WIND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4B & B FABRICATORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TFA 3 INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23LG ELECTRONICS ALABA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ARAMARK UNIFORM & CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WAG HOTELS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ANDY'S LUBE AND SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARCELORMITTAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NORTHERN REPAIR & WE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAKKEN DIESEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AEP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RAPID DRY CLEANERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CHAZ LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21CHURCH OF JESUS CHRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN WASTE TRUCK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AZ ARMY NATIONAL GUA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CITY MACHINE TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FAUSTO DEALBA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MORGAN TRUCK BODY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Express Lube LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Express Lube LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Express Lube LLC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Express Lube LLC ranks #1,806 at $1,040 current penalty.

How Express Lube LLC Compares

Express Lube LLC's 1.00 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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-27

Last Inspection

2012-01-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$347

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $347 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

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

$1,040

Current Penalty Amount

$1,040

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Express Lube LLC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Express Lube LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 3 3.8
Total Penalty $1,040 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $347 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Express Lube LLC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,040 here).

Bodine & Miller-Brentwood, LLC $1,040 CA Yellowstone Point S, LLC $1,041 MT Ernie S Auto Service Incorporated $1,035 MD Bi-City Paint & Body CO., INC. $1,050 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Towne Park LLC 3 insp. Burbank, CA Vestas-American Wind Technology INC. 3 insp. Rio Vista, CA B & B Fabricators 3 insp. Arlington, WA Tfa 3 INC. 3 insp. Langhorne, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bodine & Miller-Brentwood, LLC
Brentwood, CA
2 inspections $1,040
Yellowstone Point S, LLC
W Yellowstone, MT
2 inspections $1,041
Pep Boys
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0
Discount Auto Glass
North Little Rock, AR
0 inspections $0
Wash Master
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Express Lube 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 Express Lube LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Express Lube LLC'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 Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Express Lube LLC have? ▼
Express Lube LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Express Lube LLC had? ▼
Express Lube LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-27 and the most recent on 2012-01-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Express Lube LLC? ▼
Express Lube LLC has been assessed $1,040 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Express Lube LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Express Lube LLC 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.
What industry does Express Lube LLC operate in? ▼
Express Lube LLC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Express Lube LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Express Lube LLC ranks #85,979 (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 Express Lube LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Express Lube LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,040 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pep Boys in Buffalo, NY is a similar other services 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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