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Wholesale Trade · Billerica, MA

Lynnway Auto Auction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. has a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty70% serious
$202,200
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#523
of 100,495 penalized employers

Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. in Billerica, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $202,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Innovative Manufacturing & Distribution in Pompano Beach, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. runs far above peers (22.4x 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

$202,200 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($202,200) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $202,200 $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

What the Data Says About Lynnway Auto Auction, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. in Billerica, MA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 20 violations, translating to 10.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 14 (70.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (5.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $273,381 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $202,200 - a 26.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $101,100. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs far above peers (22.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-03-28 to 2017-05-03, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-03-28

Last Inspection

2017-05-03

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$101,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $101,100 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$273,381

Current Penalty Amount

$202,200

Penalty Reduction

26.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $71,181 from the initial assessment of $273,381. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 20 5.4
Total Penalty $202,200 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $101,100 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lynnway Auto Auction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. have? ▼
Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $202,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. had? ▼
Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-28 and the most recent on 2017-05-03. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lynnway Auto Auction, INC.? ▼
Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. has been assessed $202,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $273,381 (a 26.0% reduction).
Does Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. has 14 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. operate in? ▼
Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423110). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Lynnway Auto Auction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lynnway Auto Auction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $202,200 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (22.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Innovative Manufacturing & Distribution in Pompano Beach, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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