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Morehart Chevrolet CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Morehart Chevrolet CO. ranks #41,875 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty93% serious
$7,929
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,875
of 99,447 penalized employers

Morehart Chevrolet CO. in Durango, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,929. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Morehart Chevrolet CO. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,875 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Soni Interiors in Sanford, FL is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,928 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
92.9%
of violations were serious
#41,875
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Morehart Chevrolet CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Morehart Chevrolet CO. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$7,929 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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 Morehart Chevrolet CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVALLARTA FOOD ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TARGET CORPORATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16P.C. RICHARD & SON, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ECONOMY BUILDING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34MAXION WHEELS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INDIANAPOLIS LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ELLSWORTH BUILDERS S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WILSON FORD LINCOLN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HARMON'S TIRE & SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TIRE SUPERSTORE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN TRUCK PLAZA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FASTENAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COST-U-LESS ST. THOMAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KROGER CO. (THE), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9S.Q.S. FAMILY FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ABC FINE WINE & SPIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VON MAUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE 99 CENT ONLY STORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MEIJER STORE #19, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VANN YORK PONTIAC, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18Morehart Chevrolet CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Morehart Chevrolet CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Morehart Chevrolet CO. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Morehart Chevrolet CO. ranks #1,015 at $7,929 current penalty.

How Morehart Chevrolet CO. Compares

Morehart Chevrolet CO.'s 7.00 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-30

Last Inspection

2020-01-15

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,965

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $3,965 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

92.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$14,490

Current Penalty Amount

$7,929

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,561 from the initial assessment of $14,490. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Morehart Chevrolet CO. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Morehart Chevrolet CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 14 1.7
Total Penalty $7,929 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,965 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Morehart Chevrolet CO., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,929 here).

Soni Interiors $7,928 FL Costco Wholesale $7,950 NE Adventure Supermarket, LLC $7,956 TX Family Dollar Stores of Tennessee, INC. $7,900 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vallarta Food Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Target Corporation Store #1105 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA P.C. Richard & Son, LLC. 2 insp. Bronx, NY Economy Building Supply, INC. 2 insp. Laurinburg, NC

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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Sanford, FL
2 inspections $7,928
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0 inspections $0
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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 Morehart Chevrolet CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Morehart Chevrolet CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Morehart Chevrolet CO. have? ▼
Morehart Chevrolet CO. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,929.
How many OSHA inspections has Morehart Chevrolet CO. had? ▼
Morehart Chevrolet CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-30 and the most recent on 2020-01-15. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Morehart Chevrolet CO.? ▼
Morehart Chevrolet CO. has been assessed $7,929 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,490 (a 45.3% reduction).
Does Morehart Chevrolet CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Morehart Chevrolet CO. has 13 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 Morehart Chevrolet CO. operate in? ▼
Morehart Chevrolet CO. 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 Morehart Chevrolet CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Morehart Chevrolet CO. ranks #41,875 (the upper 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 Morehart Chevrolet CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Morehart Chevrolet CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,929 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Soni Interiors in Sanford, FL is a similar retail trade employer with $7,928 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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