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Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC in Klamath Falls, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Refuse Equipment Services INC in Saint Clair, MI is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJ AND J OPERATING, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYGAARD INDUSTRIAL P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7USA WHEEL & TIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MISSION LINEN SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LEMON FRESH LAUNDRY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HAWKS PRAIRIE AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ANGELICA TEXTILE SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0A & W INDUSTRIES, DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CONTINENTAL LINEN SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CANYON CAR WASH CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25POWHATAN COUNTY PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SMITH POWER PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14LINCOLN INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GOLDEN INDUSTRIAL LA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6L & T AUTO GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PREMIER AUTOBODY REP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10READY TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32BURCH TANK & TRUCK INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17BOBBY PAGE'S DRY CLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Howards Body & Paint…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC is the #2,227 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($200).

How Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC Compares

Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC's 3.00 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 (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-12

Last Inspection

2013-08-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$67

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $67 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 9 3.8
Total Penalty $200 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $67 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

Auto Pro $200 MI Bobs Lil Car Hospital INC $200 WA Refuse Equipment Services INC $200 MI PKMM Incorporated $200 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

J and J Operating, LLC. 3 insp. Dickinson, ND Nygaard Industrial Painting INC 3 insp. Hutchinson, MN USA Wheel & Tire, INC. 3 insp. Sacramento, CA Mission Linen Supply 3 insp. Chino, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Auto Pro
Warren, MI
2 inspections $200
Bobs Lil Car Hospital INC
Kelso, WA
2 inspections $200
Refuse Equipment Services INC
Saint Clair, MI
2 inspections $200
PKMM Incorporated
Olympia, WA
3 inspections $200
A2z Animal Sheltering Services
Pasco, WA
2 inspections $200

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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 Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC have? ▼
Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC had? ▼
Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-12 and the most recent on 2013-08-20. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC? ▼
Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Howards Body & Paint Shop 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 Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC operate in? ▼
Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC 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 Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC ranks #97,721 (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 Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Howards Body & Paint Shop LLC's total OSHA penalty of $200 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Refuse Equipment Services INC in Saint Clair, MI is a similar other services employer with $200 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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