Other Services · Saraland, AL

Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

83% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. in Saraland, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 5 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 runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Botetourt County Public Schools in Fincastle, VA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C..

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Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. has 3 OSHA inspections 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.

How Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. Compares

Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. to date. The Other Services sector average runs $3,070 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-05-27

Last Inspection

2014-10-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 6 3.8
Total Penalty $0 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,499

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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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 Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. have?
Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. had?
Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-27 and the most recent on 2014-10-29. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C.?
Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. has 5 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 Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. operate in?
Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811118). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
How does Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Patterson Starter, Alternator & Radiator, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Botetourt County Public Schools in Fincastle, VA is a similar other services 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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