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Retail Trade · Bay City, MI

Labadie Auto Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Labadie Auto Company ranks #58,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$4,425
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#58,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Labadie Auto Company in Bay City, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,425. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Labadie Auto Company 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aloha Saw and Mower in Vallejo, CA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
56.7%
of violations were serious
#58,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Labadie Auto Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Labadie Auto Company 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

$4,425 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Labadie Auto Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOST-U-LESS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FITCHBURG FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SUNKIST BAKERY CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ROSS DRESS FOR LESS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WAL-MART SUPERCENTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PROBUILD COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DAVIS VISION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DISCOUNT TIRE COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ASHLAR MANAGEMENT LL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WALGREENS OF PUERTO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CTSI LOGISTICS (SAIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JO-ANN STORES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WAYFIELD FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INNOVATIVE COSMETIC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SUPPLEMENT SCIENCES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PLAZA LOIZA CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NATURES SUNSHINE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 299 CENTS ONLY STORES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7B.J. MUNDELS FURNITU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NAVY EXCHANGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Labadie Auto Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30
Labadie Auto Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 30 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Labadie Auto Company in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Labadie Auto Company is the #1,552 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($4,425).

How Labadie Auto Company Compares

Labadie Auto Company's 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-08-18

Last Inspection

2017-05-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $1,475 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

56.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

43.3% 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

$9,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,425

Penalty Reduction

50.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,575 from the initial assessment of $9,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Labadie Auto Company compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Labadie Auto Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 30 1.7
Total Penalty $4,425 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,475 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Labadie Auto Company, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,425 here).

Bella International LLC $4,410 PR Cretex Concrete Products Midwest, INC. $4,410 KS Arnold's Used Office Furniture $4,440 PA Don's Ford INC., Carbone BMW $4,410 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cost-U-Less 3 insp. ST Thomas, VI Fitchburg Farms LLC 3 insp. Fitchburg, WI Sunkist Bakery CO. 3 insp. Sioux City, IA Ross Dress for Less 3 insp. Tamuning, GU

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Balise Honda of West Warwick
West Warwick, RI
0 inspections $0
Grieco Kia
Raynham, MA
0 inspections $0
Carniceria Los Cuates Co.
Wichita Falls, TX
0 inspections $0
Aloha Saw and Mower
Vallejo, CA
0 inspections $0
Autozone
Springfield, OH
0 inspections $0

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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 Labadie Auto Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Labadie Auto Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Labadie Auto Company have? ▼
Labadie Auto Company has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,425.
How many OSHA inspections has Labadie Auto Company had? ▼
Labadie Auto Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-18 and the most recent on 2017-05-04. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Labadie Auto Company? ▼
Labadie Auto Company has been assessed $4,425 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,000 (a 50.8% reduction).
Does Labadie Auto Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Labadie Auto Company has 17 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 Labadie Auto Company operate in? ▼
Labadie Auto Company operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Labadie Auto Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Labadie Auto Company ranks #58,814 (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 Labadie Auto Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Labadie Auto Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,425 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aloha Saw and Mower in Vallejo, CA is a similar retail trade 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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