Wholesale Trade · Kansas City, MO

O'reilly Automotive Stores INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. ranks #43,641 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,459
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,641
of 99,447 penalized employers

O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. in Kansas City, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,459. 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'reilly Automotive Stores INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,641 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Deacon Industrial Supply CO., INC. in Harleysville, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,438 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#43,641
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$7,459 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is O'reilly Automotive Stores INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSYSCO WEST COAST FLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36NEW MB GENERAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHS,INC. DBA UNITED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B & K TECHNOLOGY SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BROADWAY PLASTICS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7J.G. BOSWELL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SIMS GROUP USA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAW INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13KNAUF INSULATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONTINENTAL SCRAP ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RAYNOR SHINE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INDUSTRIAL SERVICE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARVEST LAND CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REMARKETING SOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DC METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PAPER MART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KEG 1 O'NEAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TROWEL TRADES SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAKE CITY PLATING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2O'reilly Automotive …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. sits at penalty rank #2,104 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($7,459 assessed).

How O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. Compares

O'reilly Automotive Stores INC.'s 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-06-07

Last Inspection

2022-06-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,730

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,730 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$12,431

Current Penalty Amount

$7,459

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,972 from the initial assessment of $12,431. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $7,459 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,730 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for O'reilly Automotive Stores INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, O'reilly Automotive Stores INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. have?
O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,459.
How many OSHA inspections has O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. had?
O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-07 and the most recent on 2022-06-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for O'reilly Automotive Stores INC.?
O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. has been assessed $7,459 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,431 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. has 2 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 O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. operate in?
O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423120). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, O'reilly Automotive Stores INC. ranks #43,641 (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 O'reilly Automotive Stores INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
O'reilly Automotive Stores INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,459 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, Deacon Industrial Supply CO., INC. in Harleysville, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,438 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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