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Retail Trade · Littleton, CO

McDonald Automotive Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McDonald Automotive Group ranks #51,204 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,783
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#51,204
of 99,447 penalized employers

McDonald Automotive Group in Littleton, CO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,783. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $4,314 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McDonald Automotive Group once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,204 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,314 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, Kings Highway Exxon in Eden, NC is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#51,204
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,314
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How McDonald Automotive Group compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McDonald Automotive Group runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$5,783 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 McDonald Automotive Group.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDUBLIN HYUNDAI, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 27-ELEVEN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TERRIBLE HERBST, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ONTARIO ORCHARDS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0THE GOLF WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HERRERA'S MEAT MARKET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MAPCO EXPRESS INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6LAFONTAINE FORD OF B…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KROGER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LA MICHOACANA MEAT M…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SUPERMERCADOS SELECT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OSSINE SHOES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EXPRESS PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2EL NUEVO BODEGON, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DRIVE WITH PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4RICH FORD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5TOYOTA OF DES MOINES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 17-11, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BIG B'S, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0McDonald Automotive …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3
McDonald Automotive Group has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 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.

McDonald Automotive Group in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: McDonald Automotive Group is the #1,287 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($5,783). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, McDonald Automotive Group ranks #4,976 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($4,314).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,783 OSHA penalties plus $4,314 WHD back wages (42.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How McDonald Automotive Group Compares

McDonald Automotive Group's 3.00 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2020-01-29

Last Inspection

2020-01-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,783

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,783 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$5,783

Current Penalty Amount

$5,783

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,097

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,314
Employees Affected
7
WHD Violations
7
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$616
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,314

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that McDonald Automotive Group owed $4,314 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 7 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: Retail Trade

How McDonald Automotive Group compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McDonald Automotive Group Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $5,783 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,783 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McDonald Automotive Group, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,783 here).

WFM Hawaii LLC $5,783 HI Friess Welding, INC $5,800 OH C.S. Ross Company $5,800 OH Home Decor Outlets $5,800 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Dublin Hyundai 1 insp. Dublin, CA 7-Eleven 1 insp. Salt Lake City, UT Terrible Herbst 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV Ontario Orchards 1 insp. Oswego, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $10,100

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What to do with this record

Use McDonald Automotive Group's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare McDonald Automotive Group against Ezway, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether McDonald Automotive Group's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • McDonald Automotive Group also carries $4,314 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 McDonald Automotive Group safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McDonald Automotive Group's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections. 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 McDonald Automotive Group have? ▼
McDonald Automotive Group has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,783.
How many OSHA inspections has McDonald Automotive Group had? ▼
McDonald Automotive Group has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-29 and the most recent on 2020-01-29. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McDonald Automotive Group? ▼
McDonald Automotive Group has been assessed $5,783 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $4,314 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has McDonald Automotive Group been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against McDonald Automotive Group, resulting in $4,314 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does McDonald Automotive Group operate in? ▼
McDonald Automotive Group 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.
What should I do if McDonald Automotive Group owes me wages? ▼
If you believe McDonald Automotive Group 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 $4,314 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does McDonald Automotive Group rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McDonald Automotive Group ranks #51,204 (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 McDonald Automotive Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McDonald Automotive Group's total OSHA penalty of $5,783 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kings Highway Exxon in Eden, NC 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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