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Wholesale Trade · Davenport, IA

Hickory Grove Auto

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hickory Grove Auto ranks #93,687 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$438
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,687
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hickory Grove Auto in Davenport, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $438. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hickory Grove Auto 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,687 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bromley Plastics Corporation in Fletcher, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#93,687
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hickory Grove Auto compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hickory Grove Auto runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$438 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hickory Grove Auto.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.821.532.343OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRESOURCE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41PARK STEIN, INC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THREE SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SEA-3, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WRIGHTMAN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SONNY GLASBRENNER, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MEGADOOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOY GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHOICE FASTENERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCLANE FOODSERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EMPIRE PACKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23QUALITY METALS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MASONITE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILLIAM L HRNCIR & F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARIBE HOME CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ORANGE GROVE COOPERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ETNA SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEN GRECO COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SYNERGY LABS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B&G MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Hickory Grove Auto, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Hickory Grove Auto has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Hickory Grove Auto in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Hickory Grove Auto is the #4,260 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($438).

How Hickory Grove Auto Compares

Hickory Grove Auto's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-11

Last Inspection

2013-03-26

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$219

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $219 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$5,375

Current Penalty Amount

$438

Penalty Reduction

91.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,937 from the initial assessment of $5,375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Hickory Grove Auto compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hickory Grove Auto Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $438 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $219 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hickory Grove Auto, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($438 here).

Hid Systems LLC $440 OR Pool Builders Supply $441 VA Bromley Plastics Corporation $450 NC Americo Supply Company $450 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Resource Management Companies 2 insp. Earth City, MO Park Stein, INC DBA Parkway Iron and Metal 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Three Sons, INC. 2 insp. Pico Rivera, CA Sea-3, INC. 2 insp. Newington, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hid Systems LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $440
Pool Builders Supply
Ashland, VA
2 inspections $441
Bromley Plastics Corporation
Fletcher, NC
2 inspections $450
Americo Supply Company
Kent, WA
2 inspections $450
Recycling Concepts West MI INC
Grand Rapids, MI
3 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 Hickory Grove Auto safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hickory Grove Auto's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hickory Grove Auto have? ▼
Hickory Grove Auto has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $438.
How many OSHA inspections has Hickory Grove Auto had? ▼
Hickory Grove Auto has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-11 and the most recent on 2013-03-26. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hickory Grove Auto? ▼
Hickory Grove Auto has been assessed $438 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,375 (a 91.9% reduction).
Does Hickory Grove Auto have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hickory Grove Auto has 4 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 Hickory Grove Auto operate in? ▼
Hickory Grove Auto operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hickory Grove Auto rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hickory Grove Auto ranks #93,687 (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 Hickory Grove Auto's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hickory Grove Auto's total OSHA penalty of $438 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bromley Plastics Corporation in Fletcher, NC is a similar wholesale trade 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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