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Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery ranks #96,983 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$225
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,983
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery in Elizabethton, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,983 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Luis Roberto Morales Noriega in Aguada, PR is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $225 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,983
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery 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

$225 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 Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE PEP BOYS - MANNY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HAMMER COLLECTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MTNA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MONRO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCHER'S SUPERIOR TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALITY TOOL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PREFERRED COLLISION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEACON AUTO & TRUCK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILLIAMS BODY AND PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GREENSCAPE LANDSCAPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WILES GARAGE & AUTO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MIKES GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GLENDORA CAR WASH, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OLD STYLE BODY SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRACKMAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LITTLEFIELD & SONS F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SIGLER AUTOMOTIVE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KILANI FENDER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THORNWOOD CAR WASH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOLIE THE DAY SPA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Hubert Buchanan DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery ranks #2,220 at $225 current penalty.

How Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery Compares

Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery'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

2

First Inspection

2010-03-16

Last Inspection

2010-07-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$113

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $113 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$225

Current Penalty Amount

$225

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 3.8
Total Penalty $225 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $113 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($225 here).

Luster Cleaners INC $225 MI Gresham 4 Wheel Drive INC $225 OR Freds Specialty Auto Body INC $225 OR Magic One, LLC $225 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe, & Jack of Delaware, LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, DE Hammer Collection INC 2 insp. Gardena, CA Mtna INC. 2 insp. Fresno, CA Monro, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Luster Cleaners INC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $225
Gresham 4 Wheel Drive INC
Gresham, OR
2 inspections $225
Freds Specialty Auto Body INC
South Beach, OR
2 inspections $225
Magic One, LLC
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $225
Luis Roberto Morales Noriega
Aguada, PR
2 inspections $225

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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 Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery have? ▼
Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $225.
How many OSHA inspections has Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery had? ▼
Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-16 and the most recent on 2010-07-26. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery? ▼
Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery has been assessed $225 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery operate in? ▼
Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery 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 Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery ranks #96,983 (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 Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hubert Buchanan DBA Buchanan's Auto Upholstery's total OSHA penalty of $225 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, Luis Roberto Morales Noriega in Aguada, PR is a similar other services employer with $225 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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