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Retail Trade · Chantilly, VA

Friendship Motors LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Friendship Motors LLC ranks #80,677 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,544
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,677
of 99,447 penalized employers

Friendship Motors LLC in Chantilly, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,544. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Friendship Motors LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,677 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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Allen's Super Value in Brandon, MS is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#80,677
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Friendship Motors LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Friendship Motors LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,544 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Friendship Motors LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.63.05.58.010.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTATER BROS. MARKET …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TALLAHASSEE CH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MACY'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AUTO XTRAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARTINEZ FRANCO CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SURF N SEA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TIRE WORLD WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TOWN FAIR TIRE, STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN & COUNTRY C. G.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOS LLANOS SERVICE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JESSICA AM GUTIERREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE HOME DEPOT USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PETCO # 255, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEMOULAS SUPER MARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CATHOLIC CHARITIES O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TEAM AMVETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAFEWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLLAR TREE STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Friendship Motors LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Friendship Motors LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Friendship Motors LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Friendship Motors LLC ranks #2,308 at $1,544 current penalty.

How Friendship Motors LLC Compares

Friendship Motors LLC's 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-21

Last Inspection

2013-10-30

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$772

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $772 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$2,205

Current Penalty Amount

$1,544

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $661 from the initial assessment of $2,205. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Friendship Motors LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Friendship Motors LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $1,544 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $772 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Friendship Motors LLC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,544 here).

Atwood Distributing, L.P. $1,547 TX Country Barn Babe, LLC $1,540 GA JC Penney $1,550 CA Baxter Auto Parts INC $1,550 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Stater Bros. Market #146 2 insp. Lancaster, CA Tallahassee CH, LLC 2 insp. Tallahassee, FL Harbor Freight Tools USA INC. 2 insp. Great Falls, MT Macy's, INC. 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Brandon, MS
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Friendship Motors LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Friendship Motors LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. 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 Friendship Motors LLC have? ▼
Friendship Motors LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,544.
How many OSHA inspections has Friendship Motors LLC had? ▼
Friendship Motors LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-21 and the most recent on 2013-10-30. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Friendship Motors LLC? ▼
Friendship Motors LLC has been assessed $1,544 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,205 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Friendship Motors LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Friendship Motors LLC 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 Friendship Motors LLC operate in? ▼
Friendship Motors 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 Friendship Motors LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Friendship Motors LLC ranks #80,677 (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 Friendship Motors LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Friendship Motors LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,544 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, Allen's Super Value in Brandon, MS 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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