Other Services · Fairfax, VA

Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. ranks #87,925 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$885
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #87,925
of 99,447 penalized employers

Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. in Fairfax, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $885. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,925 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Columbia River Mandrel Bending LLC in ST Helens, OR is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $880 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection: 83.3%
of violations were serious: #87,925
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Popes Auto Body & Pain…

$885
Other Services avg

$3,070

What this shows Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$885 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC..

Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,873 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($885 assessed).

How Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. Compares

Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC.'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 well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-08

Last Inspection

2013-01-03

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$443

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $443 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Serious

83.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,785

Current Penalty Amount

$885

Penalty Reduction

50.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $1,785. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.2
Violations	12	3.8
Total Penalty	$885	$3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$443	$2,499

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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($885 here).

Santa Rosa Collision & Custom, LLC $882 NV Columbia River Mandrel Bending LLC $880 OR Augusta Training Shop, INC. $893 GA River Textile Services INC $875 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sully Truck Wash INC. 2 insp. Sully, IA 123 Wash INC. 2 insp. Orlando, FL Storm Chasers Marine Services, INC. 2 insp. Seward, AK CDS Big Rig LLC 2 insp. Lehi, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Santa Rosa Collision & Custom, LLC

Winnemucca, NV

2 inspections $882

B & E Auto Service INC.

Virginia Beach, VA

2 inspections $882

Columbia River Mandrel Bending LLC

ST Helens, OR

2 inspections $880

Augusta Training Shop, INC.

Augusta, GA

2 inspections $893

River Textile Services INC

Gaffney, SC

2 inspections $875

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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 Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. have? ▼

Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $885.

How many OSHA inspections has Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. had? ▼

Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-08 and the most recent on 2013-01-03. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC.? ▼

Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. has been assessed $885 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,785 (a 50.4% reduction).

Does Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. has 10 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 Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. operate in? ▼

Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811121). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC. ranks #87,925 (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 Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Popes Auto Body & Paint, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $885 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Columbia River Mandrel Bending LLC in ST Helens, OR is a similar other services employer with $880 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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