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Great Car Care Center of Gig H

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Car Care Center of Gig H ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Car Care Center of Gig H in Gig Harbor, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Car Care Center of Gig H 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Auto Trim Design of King CTY in Tukwila, WA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Great Car Care Center of Gig H compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Great Car Care Center of Gig H runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Great Car Care Center of Gig H.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHOE AND FURNITURE LAB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20COLUMBUS CAR CLEANIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUNSHINE LAUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOND DU LAC MODEL LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DIMOND XPRESS LUBE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROBERTS OFFICE FURNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PHOENIX BATTERY SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SELECT PARKING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HIGUILLAR DRY CLEANERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOLEY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARITIME PLASTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GERBER GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEDRO NIEVES SANTIAGO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AIR FILTRATION SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HONG'S AUTO CENTER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NAVY EXCHANGE WAREHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LV'S BLUE MOON LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALASKA ARMY NATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VIP PARTS, TIRES & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COLONIAL CLEANERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Great Car Care Cente…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Great Car Care Center of Gig H has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Great Car Care Center of Gig H in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Great Car Care Center of Gig H is the #2,097 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($450).

How Great Car Care Center of Gig H Compares

Great Car Care Center of Gig H's 4.00 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 well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-02

Last Inspection

2014-05-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $225 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

67.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $950 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Great Car Care Center of Gig H compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Car Care Center of Gig H Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 8 3.8
Total Penalty $450 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $225 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Car Care Center of Gig H, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

Animal Friends Connection Humane Society $450 CA The Salvation Army $450 PR Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services $450 IN JC Collision $450 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Shoe and Furniture Lab 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Columbus Car Cleaning Company, INC. 2 insp. Columbus, OH Sunshine Laundry, INC. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Fond Du Lac Model Laundry Company 2 insp. Fond Du Lac, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Animal Friends Connection Humane Society
Lodi, CA
2 inspections $450
Stirling Pontiac Buick GMC T
Longview, WA
2 inspections $450
The Salvation Army
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $450
Auto Trim Design of King CTY
Tukwila, WA
2 inspections $450
Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services
Indianapolis, IN
2 inspections $450

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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 Great Car Care Center of Gig H safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Car Care Center of Gig H's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 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 Great Car Care Center of Gig H have? ▼
Great Car Care Center of Gig H has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Car Care Center of Gig H had? ▼
Great Car Care Center of Gig H has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-02 and the most recent on 2014-05-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Car Care Center of Gig H? ▼
Great Car Care Center of Gig H has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 67.9% reduction).
Does Great Car Care Center of Gig H have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Car Care Center of Gig H has 2 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 Great Car Care Center of Gig H operate in? ▼
Great Car Care Center of Gig H operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811191). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Car Care Center of Gig H rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Car Care Center of Gig H ranks #93,626 (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 Great Car Care Center of Gig H's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Car Care Center of Gig H's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Auto Trim Design of King CTY in Tukwila, WA is a similar other services employer with $450 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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