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Other Services · San Jose, CA

Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$525
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair in San Jose, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Washman LLC in Portland, OR is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $530 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$525 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.111.52232.442.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDENT WIZARD INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41WRIGHT'S AUTO BODY &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VERIZON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALAMO HAND CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FATAL MOTORSPORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OUTLAW TRAILER CONVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LIGHTHOUSE LUBES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8J E LIESFELD CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GRAHAM'S CUSTOM BODY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14QUALITY TRUCK CARE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MJ'S TRUCK REPAIR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EURO COLLISION CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14EXCEL RAILCAR SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FASTTRACK IMPORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARK'S EQUIPMENT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FIRESTONE COMPLETE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WELLS GARAGE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SATURN OF FARGO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PEAK OILFIELD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BROOKDALE CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Rafael Lopez DBA Raf…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair is the #2,053 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($525).

How Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair Compares

Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair's 1.50 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 below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-26

Last Inspection

2014-05-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $263 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$525

Current Penalty Amount

$525

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 3.8
Total Penalty $525 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $263 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($525 here).

Alderman's Saw Shop INC $525 VA Washman LLC $530 OR Top of the Line Detailing LLC $530 OR Maryland Car Care, INC. DBA Midas $520 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dent Wizard International Corporation 2 insp. Manheim, PA Wright's Auto Body & Glass, INC. 2 insp. Nash, TX Verizon 2 insp. Newport News, VA Alamo Hand Car Wash 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alderman's Saw Shop INC
Warsaw, VA
3 inspections $525
Kent Lao DBA Aa Auto Body & Paint
Lodi, CA
2 inspections $525
Washman LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $530
Top of the Line Detailing LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $530
Maryland Car Care, INC. DBA Midas
Westminster, MD
2 inspections $520

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What to do with this record

Use Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair have? ▼
Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $525.
How many OSHA inspections has Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair had? ▼
Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-26 and the most recent on 2014-05-29. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair? ▼
Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair has been assessed $525 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair operate in? ▼
Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair ranks #92,342 (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 Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rafael Lopez DBA Rafael Auto Repair's total OSHA penalty of $525 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, Washman LLC in Portland, OR is a similar other services employer with $530 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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