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Freedom Motors USA INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Freedom Motors USA INC. ranks #5,365 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 59 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty54% serious
$48,460
OSHA penalties
59
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#5,365
of 99,447 penalized employers

Freedom Motors USA INC. in Battle Creek, MI has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 59 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $48,460. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Freedom Motors USA INC. 7 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 59 violations, averaging 8.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,365 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 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 far above peers (5.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, SRI - Fort Stewart, Ft. Jackson in Fort Stewart, GA is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.4
violations per inspection
54.2%
of violations were serious
#5,365
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 59 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (8.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Freedom Motors USA INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Freedom Motors USA INC. runs far above peers (15.8x 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

$48,460 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Freedom Motors USA INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.26.56.87.0015.531.046.562.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPERIOR LINEN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18UNIVERSAL LAUNDRIES …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22CITY OF ROANOKE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0GREATER BRIDGEPORT T…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13TOWN OF LA PLATA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 54CROTHALL LAUNDRY SER…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13BLUFF CITY-PUBLIC WO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2MCKENZIE SPECIAL SCH…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23ELITE CAR BATH INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15HIGHLAND LIGHT STEAM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15PARAMOUNT AUTO BODY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9SCOTTS HILL - CITY G…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13MAIN STREET AMERICAN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14EIDE FORD MERCURY LI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6GLEASON - CITY SHOP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25UNION TANK CAR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18PROJECT LAUNDRY OPCO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14MARATHON TRUCK BODY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16Freedom Motors USA I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 59
Freedom Motors USA INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 59 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.

Freedom Motors USA INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Freedom Motors USA INC. ranks #55 at $48,460 current penalty.

How Freedom Motors USA INC. Compares

Freedom Motors USA INC.'s 8.43 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 far above peers (15.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2019-07-23

Last Inspection

2023-02-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,923

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 7 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.4 violations per visit. That's $6,923 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

32

Serious

54.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

8.5% of total

22

Other-Than-Serious

37.3% 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

$96,920

Current Penalty Amount

$48,460

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $48,460 from the initial assessment of $96,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Freedom Motors USA INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Freedom Motors USA INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.2
Violations 59 3.8
Total Penalty $48,460 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,923 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Freedom Motors USA INC., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($48,460 here).

Tdi Repair Facility, LLC $48,224 VT BRC Coach & Transit $48,740 NV Paramount Services, INC. $48,138 AL AC Linen Supply, LLC. $48,800 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Superior Linen, LLC 7 insp. North las Vegas, NV Universal Laundries & Linen 7 insp. Las Vegas, NV U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 7 insp. Memphis, TN City of Roanoke 7 insp. Roanoke, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midas of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
0 inspections $0
Sport Carwash, LLC. DBA City Carwash
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
SRI - Fort Stewart, Ft. Jackson
Fort Stewart, GA
0 inspections $0
Tdi Repair Facility, LLC
Swanton, VT
2 inspections $48,224
BRC Coach & Transit
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $48,740

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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 Freedom Motors USA INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Freedom Motors USA INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 59 violations across 7 inspections, including 32 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 Freedom Motors USA INC. have? ▼
Freedom Motors USA INC. has 59 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $48,460.
How many OSHA inspections has Freedom Motors USA INC. had? ▼
Freedom Motors USA INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-23 and the most recent on 2023-02-16. This averages 8.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Freedom Motors USA INC.? ▼
Freedom Motors USA INC. has been assessed $48,460 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $96,920 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Freedom Motors USA INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Freedom Motors USA INC. has 32 serious violations, and 5 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 Freedom Motors USA INC. operate in? ▼
Freedom Motors USA 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 Freedom Motors USA INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Freedom Motors USA INC. ranks #5,365 (the top 5% 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 Freedom Motors USA INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Freedom Motors USA INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $48,460 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (15.8x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, SRI - Fort Stewart, Ft. Jackson in Fort Stewart, GA 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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