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O'brien Auto Repair

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), O'brien Auto Repair ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

O'brien Auto Repair in Des Moines, IA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected O'brien Auto Repair once. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $21,347 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Bway Corporation in Bedford Park, IL is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,170 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers
$21,347
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 33/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $21K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($21K 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 O'brien Auto Repair compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows O'brien Auto Repair runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is O'brien Auto Repair.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCENTER SERVICE AUTO …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9RUSTY ECK FORD, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6L3 COMMUNICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WESTERN COMMERCIAL G…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0APPLIANCE EXCHANGE O…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6TOYOTA OF DALLAS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CONSOLIDATED PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8RITZ CAR WASH, LUBE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2WESTERLY AUTO BODY I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CLASSY CHASSIS CAR W…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CHAPMAN CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5NORTHWEST MISSOURI I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RAWHIDE HARLEY-DAVID…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4CHARLESTON WEST CAR …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8STICKER STATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PLATINUM COLLISION E…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5ASPEN AUTO CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ROYAL CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8FERITAGE QUKN, INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8LITMAN EXCAVATING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7O'brien Auto Repair, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6
O'brien Auto Repair has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

O'brien Auto Repair in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, O'brien Auto Repair sits at penalty rank #1,524 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($1,800 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place O'brien Auto Repair at rank #691 of 3,193 employers ($21,347 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,800 OSHA penalties plus $21,347 WHD back wages (92.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How O'brien Auto Repair Compares

O'brien Auto Repair's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2014-07-01

Last Inspection

2014-07-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,800 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$3,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$23,147

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $3,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$21,347
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$21,347
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$21,347

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that O'brien Auto Repair owed $21,347 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 3 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: Other Services

How O'brien Auto Repair compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric O'brien Auto Repair Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 6 3.8
Total Penalty $1,800 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,800 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for O'brien Auto Repair, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Denison Enterprises, LLC $1,800 NY Westerly Auto Body INC. $1,800 RI Pelham C.W. CORP. $1,800 NY Jeff Adams Auto Body Shop $1,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Center Service Auto Body, INC. 1 insp. Morgantown, WV Rusty Eck Ford, INC. 1 insp. Wichita, KS L3 Communications 1 insp. Fort Bragg, NC Western Commercial Glass 1 insp. Albuquerque, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bway Corporation
Bedford Park, IL
2 inspections $23,170
Noble Parking Inc, (Hyatt)
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Major League Auto Spa
Nutley, NJ
0 inspections $0
Super V Beauty Salon
Moreno Valley, CA
0 inspections $0
White Tiger Taekwondo
Frisco, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use O'brien Auto Repair's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare O'brien Auto Repair against Bway Corporation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether O'brien Auto Repair's inspection and penalty record is typical for Other Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Other Services sector
  • O'brien Auto Repair also carries $21,347 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 O'brien Auto Repair safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, O'brien Auto Repair's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 1 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does O'brien Auto Repair have? ▼
O'brien Auto Repair has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has O'brien Auto Repair had? ▼
O'brien Auto Repair has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-01 and the most recent on 2014-07-01. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for O'brien Auto Repair? ▼
O'brien Auto Repair has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,600 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $21,347 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does O'brien Auto Repair have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. O'brien Auto Repair has 6 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.
Has O'brien Auto Repair been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against O'brien Auto Repair, resulting in $21,347 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does O'brien Auto Repair operate in? ▼
O'brien Auto Repair operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if O'brien Auto Repair owes me wages? ▼
If you believe O'brien Auto Repair 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 $21,347 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does O'brien Auto Repair rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, O'brien Auto Repair ranks #78,503 (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 O'brien Auto Repair's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
O'brien Auto Repair's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bway Corporation in Bedford Park, IL is a similar other services employer with $23,170 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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