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Preferred Collision Center, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Preferred Collision Center, INC. ranks #29,420 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty20% serious
$12,225
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,420
of 99,447 penalized employers

Preferred Collision Center, INC. in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Preferred Collision Center, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,420 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Midas Muffler in Columbus, GA is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#29,420
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Preferred Collision Center, INC. runs well above peers (4.0x 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

$12,225 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Preferred Collision Center, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCROWN LINEN SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EAGLE UNITED TRUCK W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23DELAND TRUCK CENTER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14D-V.I.P. AUTO WASH &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW GEN AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLARK EXECUTIVE DETA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18E & J AUTOMOTIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WEDDING GOWN PRESERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HEATH OIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEARS OPERATIONS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THRUSH AUTOMOTIVE OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALL AROUND AUTOMOTIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HUBERT BUCHANAN DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALL-TRUCK SALES & PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HALL'S ELECTRIC MOTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CENTRO AUTOMOTRIZ DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KENSYL TYRE OF DURAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OAKLEY ENTERPRISES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN CLEANERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SMITHVILLE-CITY GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Preferred Collision …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Preferred Collision Center, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Preferred Collision Center, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Preferred Collision Center, INC. is the #377 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($12,225).

How Preferred Collision Center, INC. Compares

Preferred Collision Center, INC.'s 2.50 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 above peers (4.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-12-27

Last Inspection

2024-01-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,113

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $6,113 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

40.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$12,225

Current Penalty Amount

$12,225

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Preferred Collision Center, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Preferred Collision Center, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 3.8
Total Penalty $12,225 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,113 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Preferred Collision Center, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,225 here).

Jhabores Construction CO., INC. $12,206 TX CB Truck Wash, INC. $12,200 WI A-1 American Metal Refinishing, INC. $12,200 FL Interstate US Auto INC. $12,256 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Crown Linen Service, INC. 2 insp. Columbia, IL Eagle United Truck Wash LLC 2 insp. Milton, PA Deland Truck Center, INC. 2 insp. Deland, FL D-V.I.P. Auto Wash & Detailing Center, LLC 2 insp. East Cleveland, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midas Muffler
Columbus, GA
0 inspections $0
Images Auto Spa
Port Richey, FL
0 inspections $0
Jhabores Construction CO., INC.
Corpus Christi, TX
3 inspections $12,206
CB Truck Wash, INC.
Superior, WI
2 inspections $12,200
A-1 American Metal Refinishing, INC.
Riviera Beach, FL
2 inspections $12,200

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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 Preferred Collision Center, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Preferred Collision Center, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Preferred Collision Center, INC. have? ▼
Preferred Collision Center, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,225.
How many OSHA inspections has Preferred Collision Center, INC. had? ▼
Preferred Collision Center, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-27 and the most recent on 2024-01-18. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Preferred Collision Center, INC.? ▼
Preferred Collision Center, INC. has been assessed $12,225 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Preferred Collision Center, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Preferred Collision Center, INC. has 1 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Preferred Collision Center, INC. operate in? ▼
Preferred Collision Center, 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 Preferred Collision Center, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Preferred Collision Center, INC. ranks #29,420 (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 Preferred Collision Center, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Preferred Collision Center, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,225 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Midas Muffler in Columbus, GA 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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