Transportation & Warehousing · AUBURN HILLS, MI

PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC.

OSHA records show a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections — below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average for penalties.

Reviewed byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · June 8, 2026

2
OSHA inspections: 2
Violations cited: $1,600
OSHA penalties

PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. in AUBURN HILLS, MI 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: $1,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. has been inspected 2 times by OSHA over 1 year. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 violations per inspection. Of these, 1 were classified as serious — indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Compared to the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. has been inspected more frequently.

1.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: 0.36×
Transportation & Warehousing industry-avg penalty

PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICE…

$1,600
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$4,482

What this shows PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. sits below the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average, a comparatively lighter enforcement footprint than its peers.

What the Data Says About PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC.

The federal enforcement record for PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. in AUBURN HILLS, MI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $3,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,600 — a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $800. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $4,482 per employer, this record runs below peers.

Inspection activity spans from 2024-01-03 to 2024-03-05, a window of roughly 1 year. This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-01-03

Last Inspection

2024-03-05

Inspection Span

1 year

Violations per Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty per Inspection

$800

Industry Avg per Inspection

$2,884

Violation Breakdown

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

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.

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $3,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 5,882 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.6
Violations	2	3.2
Total Penalty	$1,600	$4,482
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$800	$2,884

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. have? ▼

PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,600.

How many OSHA inspections has PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. had? ▼

PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-03 and the most recent on 2024-03-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC.? ▼

PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. has been assessed $1,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,200 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. has 1 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 PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. operate in? ▼

PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488490). This industry has 5,882 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 9,142 total OSHA inspections and $26.36M in cumulative penalties.

What are my rights if I work at PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC.? ▼

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC. have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.

How do I file an OSHA complaint against PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC.? ▼

You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.

How does PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

PENSKE VEHICLE SERVICES INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,600 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $4,482 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.6 per employer.

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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.

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