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Retail Trade · Schenectady, NY

Metro Ford Sales, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metro Ford Sales, INC. ranks #5,409 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious
$48,168
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,409
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metro Ford Sales, INC. in Schenectady, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $48,168. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metro Ford Sales, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 16.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,409 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 28 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Route 46 Subaru in Hackettstown, NJ is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

16.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#5,409
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (16.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Metro Ford Sales, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Metro Ford Sales, INC. runs far above peers (16.6x 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

$48,168 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Metro Ford Sales, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAQUA-LEISURE INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NANDORF, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUPER TARGET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STARCREST PRODUCTS O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U LVP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COST PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAL-MART SUPERCENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CIRCLE K STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAL-MART STORES EAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VONS GROCERY CO #1963, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STOLTZFUS R.V.'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WINCO FOODS #50, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE CONVERTIBLE CAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VALUE DRUG COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WAL-MART STORES, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PROGRESO LMMM SAN AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DG RETAIL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FAMILY DOLLAR STORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOME DEPOT # 2710, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GEO A MORLAN PLUMBIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Metro Ford Sales, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32
Metro Ford Sales, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Metro Ford Sales, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Metro Ford Sales, INC. sits at penalty rank #132 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($48,168 assessed).

How Metro Ford Sales, INC. Compares

Metro Ford Sales, INC.'s 16.00 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 far above peers (16.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-14

Last Inspection

2012-08-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

16.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,084

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 16.0 violations per visit. That's $24,084 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

28

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$61,101

Current Penalty Amount

$48,168

Penalty Reduction

21.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,933 from the initial assessment of $61,101. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Metro Ford Sales, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Metro Ford Sales, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 32 1.7
Total Penalty $48,168 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $24,084 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metro Ford Sales, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($48,168 here).

Big Lots Stores INC $48,057 VA Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD $47,794 HI Wood Decking INC $48,725 CA Marco Destin, INC. $48,889 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aqua-Leisure Industries, INC. 2 insp. Avon, MA Nandorf, INC 2 insp. Joliet, IL Super Target 2 insp. Davenport, IA Starcrest Products of CA 2 insp. Perris, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dragon Star Supermarket
Minneapolis, MN
0 inspections $0
Route 46 Subaru
Hackettstown, NJ
0 inspections $0
La Guerrera Meat Market
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Exxon Mobil - Newark Springfield Ave
Newark, NJ
0 inspections $0
Big Lots Stores INC
Hampton, VA
2 inspections $48,057

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What to do with this record

Use Metro Ford Sales, INC.'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 Metro Ford Sales, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metro Ford Sales, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 2 inspections, including 28 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 Metro Ford Sales, INC. have? ▼
Metro Ford Sales, INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 28 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $48,168.
How many OSHA inspections has Metro Ford Sales, INC. had? ▼
Metro Ford Sales, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-14 and the most recent on 2012-08-10. This averages 16.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metro Ford Sales, INC.? ▼
Metro Ford Sales, INC. has been assessed $48,168 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,101 (a 21.2% reduction).
Does Metro Ford Sales, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metro Ford Sales, INC. has 28 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 Metro Ford Sales, INC. operate in? ▼
Metro Ford Sales, INC. 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 Metro Ford Sales, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metro Ford Sales, INC. ranks #5,409 (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 Metro Ford Sales, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metro Ford Sales, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $48,168 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (16.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Route 46 Subaru in Hackettstown, NJ 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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