Other Services · Battle Creek, MI

Jim Hazels Auto Service

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $1,217 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 0
OSHA inspections: $1,217
Back wages owed

Jim Hazels Auto Service in Battle Creek, MI has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 4 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About Jim Hazels Auto Service

Jim Hazels Auto Service in Battle Creek, MI has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Cassidy Tire (Diversey) in Chicago, IL has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Jim Hazels Auto Service to date. The Other Services sector average runs $3,058 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,217 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,217

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$406

Avg Back Wages per Case

$1,217

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Jim Hazels Auto Service owed $1,217 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Jim Hazels Auto Service compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Jim Hazels Auto Service	Industry Avg
Inspections	0	1.2
Violations	0	3.8
Total Penalty	$0	$3,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,502

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Jim Hazels Auto Service been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Jim Hazels Auto Service, resulting in $1,217 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Jim Hazels Auto Service operate in? ▼

Jim Hazels Auto Service operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,951 total OSHA inspections and $19.89M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Jim Hazels Auto Service owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Jim Hazels Auto Service owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,217 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Jim Hazels Auto Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Jim Hazels Auto Service's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cassidy Tire (Diversey) in Chicago, IL is a similar other services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.