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Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors ranks #2,354 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$83,579
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,354
of 99,447 penalized employers

Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors in Lakeland, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $83,579. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,354 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alpine Valley Bread Company in Mesa, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#2,354
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors runs far above peers (5.3x 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

$83,579 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($83,579) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $83,579 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMSTED RAIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32Knowlton Technologie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARVEST RICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HOME BREW MART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BLUESCOPE BUILDINGS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ACME MACHELL COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25AMERIFORGE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN NICKELOID C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MERSEN USA ACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & B PIPING (W), INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SALERNO PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATLAS MOLDED PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KUGLER OIL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PENTAGON SURFACES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEMESIS METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 122 SISTERS FOOD GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THERMOSEAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PROTECTION DEVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18Key Automotive of Fl…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors sits at penalty rank #1,231 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($83,579 assessed).

How Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors Compares

Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-03-07

Last Inspection

2018-12-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$41,790

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $41,790 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

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

$138,579

Current Penalty Amount

$83,579

Penalty Reduction

39.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $55,000 from the initial assessment of $138,579. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $83,579 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $41,790 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($83,579 here).

Stephens Enterprises, INC. $83,587 DE Plasser American Corporation $83,602 VA Schaeffler Transmission, LLC $83,538 OH TLD Ace Corporation $83,646 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Amsted Rail Company, INC. 2 insp. Groveport, OH Knowlton Technologies LLC 2 insp. Watertown, NY Harvest Rice, INC. 2 insp. Weiner, AR Home Brew Mart, INC. 2 insp. San Diego, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stephens Enterprises, INC.
Bridgeville, DE
4 inspections $83,587
Alpine Valley Bread Company
Mesa, AZ
3 inspections $4,200
Plasser American Corporation
Chesapeake, VA
6 inspections $83,602
Building Signs Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
Schaeffler Transmission, LLC
Wooster, OH
3 inspections $83,538

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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 Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors have? ▼
Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $83,579.
How many OSHA inspections has Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors had? ▼
Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-07 and the most recent on 2018-12-07. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors? ▼
Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors has been assessed $83,579 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $138,579 (a 39.7% reduction).
Does Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors has 15 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 Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors operate in? ▼
Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors ranks #2,354 (the top 5% 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 Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors's total OSHA penalty of $83,579 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alpine Valley Bread Company in Mesa, AZ is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,200 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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