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Retail Trade · Buford, GA

Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. in Buford, GA 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: $2,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fishersville Family Pharmacy in Staunton, VA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#70,806
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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How Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDILLON COMPANIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANCINI'S SLEEPWORLD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE BUILDING CENTER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOUNTAIN VENDING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALFREDO SOEGAARD E H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DISCOVER GOODWILL OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WELCO SUPERMARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONCRETE MATERIALS O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUPERIOR POWER EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SPRADLEY CHEVROLET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOLCOTT BUILDING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTH WHARF YACHT YA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IKEA U S WEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EDGEBANDING SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIAMOND PACIFIC SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HVPH MOTOR CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Rio Bravo Auto Sales…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. ranks #1,932 at $2,700 current penalty.

How Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. Compares

Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC.'s 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-02

Last Inspection

2013-04-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,350 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

2

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,300

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

49.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,600 from the initial assessment of $5,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 12 1.7
Total Penalty $2,700 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,350 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

Macy's Puerto Rico INC $2,700 PR Keystone Automotive Industries $2,700 WA Lamps Plus INC $2,700 CA L & J Garage LLC DBA Discount Tire and Battery $2,700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dillon Companies, LLC 2 insp. Glendale, CO Menard, INC. 2 insp. Kewanee, IL Mancini's Sleepworld, INC. 2 insp. Livermore, CA The Building Center, INC 2 insp. Pineville, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Macy's Puerto Rico INC
San Juan, PR
4 inspections $2,700
Key's Liquor
Saint Petersburg, FL
0 inspections $0
Triangle Food Mart
Sumrall, MS
0 inspections $0
Fishersville Family Pharmacy
Staunton, VA
0 inspections $0
Joy Food Mart
Durham, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC.'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 Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. have? ▼
Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. had? ▼
Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-02 and the most recent on 2013-04-11. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC.? ▼
Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,300 (a 49.1% reduction).
Does Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. has 9 serious violations, and 1 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 Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. operate in? ▼
Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441120). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC. ranks #70,806 (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 Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rio Bravo Auto Sales, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,700 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fishersville Family Pharmacy in Staunton, VA is a similar retail trade 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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