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Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC ranks #58,649 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,469
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,649
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC in Helena, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,469. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,649 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Nate's Automotive in Essex Junction, VT is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,649
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$4,469 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNJDEP FOREST FIRE SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WASH CYCLE LAUNDRY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EXPRESS OIL CHANGE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLEN MELLO COMPANIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPER WASH LAUNDRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ADVANCED COLLISION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BLOWOUT DOLLHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7K & K LLOYD LLC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31S K CARWASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16VOLKS AND RINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A&M AUTOMOTIVE AND T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GLASSMAN AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ASOCIACION CONDOMINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ACE BROTHERS COLLISI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OIL CAN HENRYS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JAIME OTERO JIMENEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CLAY COUNTY - MAINTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7READY FUNERAL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRINCE WILLIAM COUNT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC sits at penalty rank #1,004 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($4,469 assessed).

How Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC Compares

Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-12-01

Last Inspection

2021-12-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,235

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,235 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$8,938

Current Penalty Amount

$4,469

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,469 from the initial assessment of $8,938. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 3.8
Total Penalty $4,469 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,235 $2,499
View all 6,486 employers in Other Services →

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,469 here).

Russell Speeder's Car Wash & Detailing Center $4,465 NY Jefferds Corporation $4,462 VA Arnie's Repair, INC. $4,460 WI Glendora Car Wash, INC. $4,480 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Njdep Forest Fire Service 2 insp. Vincentown, NJ Wash Cycle Laundry, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Express Oil Change, L.L.C. 2 insp. Spring Hill, TN Allen Mello Companies, LLC 2 insp. Nashua, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Willow Creek Auto Spa
Prescott, AZ
0 inspections $0
Nate's Automotive
Essex Junction, VT
0 inspections $0
Russell Speeder's Car Wash & Detailing Center
Bedford Hills, NY
2 inspections $4,465
Soft Suds Auto Spa
Midland, TX
0 inspections $0
Purcell Tire and Rubber Company
Billings, MT
2 inspections $4,475

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What to do with this record

Use Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC have? ▼
Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,469.
How many OSHA inspections has Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC had? ▼
Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-12-01 and the most recent on 2021-12-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC? ▼
Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC has been assessed $4,469 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,938 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC has 2 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 Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC operate in? ▼
Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC ranks #58,649 (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 Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kolar Tire & Auto, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,469 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nate's Automotive in Essex Junction, VT is a similar other services employer with $0 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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