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Wholesale Trade · Sacramento, CA

Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$700
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. in Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Heidtman Steel Prod in Erie, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$700 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOMNI MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRP ENGINEERING SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CEDAR CREEK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BADAFI FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TETTENS GRAIN INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MIAT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WAUPUN EQUIPMENT CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GOLDEN HARVEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34JENKINSBURG RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CHIPPEWA VALLEY BEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MIDWAY INDUSTRIAL SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ATLANTIC COAST DISMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOTHAM WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHELBY COUNTY MOTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GET FRESH PRODUCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOSTON GRANITE EXCHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL IRRIGATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WRIGHT PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GREAT NORTHWEST RECY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRANSMISSION PLUS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Northgate Tire & Aut…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. is the #4,130 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($700).

How Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. Compares

Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-13

Last Inspection

2015-01-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $350 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $700 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $350 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($700 here).

Bearing Service Company, PA $700 PA Future Environmental $700 MI Heidtman Steel Prod $700 MI Malden International Designs, INC. $700 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Omni Materials, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL FRP Engineering Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Casco, ME Cedar Creek LLC 2 insp. Grandview, MO Badafi Foods LLC 2 insp. McAllen, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bearing Service Company, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $700
Future Environmental
Wayne, MI
2 inspections $700
Heidtman Steel Prod
Erie, MI
2 inspections $700
Malden International Designs, INC.
Middleboro, MA
2 inspections $700
Spectrum Aerospace, INC
Tempe, AZ
2 inspections $700

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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 Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. have? ▼
Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.
How many OSHA inspections has Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. had? ▼
Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-13 and the most recent on 2015-01-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C.? ▼
Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. operate in? ▼
Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423130). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C. ranks #90,281 (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 Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northgate Tire & Auto, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $700 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heidtman Steel Prod in Erie, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $700 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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