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Hoffman Auto Body Shop

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hoffman Auto Body Shop ranks #14,929 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$22,980
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,929
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hoffman Auto Body Shop in East Hartford, CT 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: $22,980. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hoffman Auto Body Shop 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #14,929 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Marathon Truck Body, INC. in Sparks, NV is another other services employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $22,997 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#14,929
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 Hoffman Auto Body Shop compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hoffman Auto Body Shop runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$22,980 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hoffman Auto Body Shop.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.332.548.865.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRUCK TRAILER REFURB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DABNV, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FALVEY LINEN SUPPLY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHOICE TAXI ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IFM SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WILD PARTNERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ROYAL FORD MOTORS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTHWEST TRUCK REPAIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CESAR LOPEZ AN INDIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TURNING POINT INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MCCORKLE MACHINE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOURCE REFRIGERATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GESCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GARY KONAKIS' AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CANON ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PINE PLAINS CSD TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6POWDER RIVER PRECISI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LAWRENCEBURG-POLICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GEMTEX INC. DBA GEMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 62FIRE TRUCKS UNLIMITE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Hoffman Auto Body Shop, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Hoffman Auto Body Shop 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.

Hoffman Auto Body Shop in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hoffman Auto Body Shop ranks #181 at $22,980 current penalty.

How Hoffman Auto Body Shop Compares

Hoffman Auto Body Shop'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 far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-26

Last Inspection

2012-12-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,490

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $11,490 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% 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

$54,300

Current Penalty Amount

$22,980

Penalty Reduction

57.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,320 from the initial assessment of $54,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Hoffman Auto Body Shop compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hoffman Auto Body Shop Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 8 3.8
Total Penalty $22,980 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,490 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hoffman Auto Body Shop, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,980 here).

Marathon Truck Body, INC. $22,997 NV Ground Effects LLC $23,000 MI Grease Monkey International, LLC $22,865 IL Big Six Towers, INC. $22,816 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Truck Trailer Refurbishing CO., INC. 2 insp. Columbus, GA Dabnv, INC. 2 insp. Reno, NV Falvey Linen Supply, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, MA Choice Taxi Association INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marathon Truck Body, INC.
Sparks, NV
6 inspections $22,997
Ground Effects LLC
Dearborn, MI
4 inspections $23,000
Wandervilla Corporation
Saipan, MP
0 inspections $0
Transwest Mobile Truck Repair, LLC
West Valley City, UT
0 inspections $0
Next Cleaners
New York, NY
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 Hoffman Auto Body Shop safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hoffman Auto Body Shop's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Hoffman Auto Body Shop have? ▼
Hoffman Auto Body Shop has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,980.
How many OSHA inspections has Hoffman Auto Body Shop had? ▼
Hoffman Auto Body Shop has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-26 and the most recent on 2012-12-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hoffman Auto Body Shop? ▼
Hoffman Auto Body Shop has been assessed $22,980 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,300 (a 57.7% reduction).
Does Hoffman Auto Body Shop have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hoffman Auto Body Shop has 7 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 Hoffman Auto Body Shop operate in? ▼
Hoffman Auto Body Shop 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 Hoffman Auto Body Shop rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hoffman Auto Body Shop ranks #14,929 (the top quarter 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 Hoffman Auto Body Shop's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hoffman Auto Body Shop's total OSHA penalty of $22,980 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Marathon Truck Body, INC. in Sparks, NV is a similar other services employer with $22,997 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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