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Other Services · Reno, NV

Roy Foster's Automotive

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Roy Foster's Automotive ranks #87,259 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty10% serious
$942
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,259
of 99,447 penalized employers

Roy Foster's Automotive in Reno, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $942. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Roy Foster's Automotive 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,259 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Michelle Leng Chau DBA R & R Auto Body in Modesto, CA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $935 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
10.0%
of violations were serious
#87,259
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Roy Foster's Automotive compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Roy Foster's Automotive runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$942 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Roy Foster's Automotive.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.54.379.812.5OSHA inspectionsViolations cited1ST CLASS LAUNDRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLASSIC COLLISION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LAWRENCE COUNTY COMM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOFFMAN DEVELOPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLACK'S TIRE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLEETGENIUS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RAMMCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN LINEN-TACOMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FIRESTONE COMPLETE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALUMET ARMATURE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROGER DONIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROSITA NAIL SPA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DONNERITE CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FAIRWAY COLLISION CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YELLOWSTONE POINT S,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12C & A AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BALDWIN FABRICARE CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAGICAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CROCCO'S COLLISION &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MITH SALON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Roy Foster's Automot…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Roy Foster's Automotive has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Roy Foster's Automotive in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Roy Foster's Automotive is the #1,854 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($942).

How Roy Foster's Automotive Compares

Roy Foster's Automotive's 5.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-01-05

Last Inspection

2022-03-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$471

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $471 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

10.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

90.0% 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

$1,452

Current Penalty Amount

$942

Penalty Reduction

35.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $510 from the initial assessment of $1,452. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Roy Foster's Automotive compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Roy Foster's Automotive Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 10 3.8
Total Penalty $942 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $471 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Roy Foster's Automotive, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($942 here).

Tune Up Plus $946 VA Michelle Leng Chau DBA R & R Auto Body $935 CA Motor City Muffler Clinic LLC $950 MI GT Collision Center $950 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

1st Class Laundry 2 insp. Union City, CA Classic Collision, LLC 2 insp. Duluth, GA Lawrence County Community Action Partnership 2 insp. New Castle, PA Hoffman Development Corporation 2 insp. Albany, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tune Up Plus
Virginia Beach, VA
2 inspections $946
Michelle Leng Chau DBA R & R Auto Body
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $935
Motor City Muffler Clinic LLC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $950
GT Collision Center
Longview, WA
3 inspections $950
Coddled Critters LLC
North Salt Lake, UT
2 inspections $930

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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 Roy Foster's Automotive safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Roy Foster's Automotive's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Roy Foster's Automotive have? ▼
Roy Foster's Automotive has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $942.
How many OSHA inspections has Roy Foster's Automotive had? ▼
Roy Foster's Automotive has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-05 and the most recent on 2022-03-17. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Roy Foster's Automotive? ▼
Roy Foster's Automotive has been assessed $942 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,452 (a 35.1% reduction).
Does Roy Foster's Automotive have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Roy Foster's Automotive 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 Roy Foster's Automotive operate in? ▼
Roy Foster's Automotive 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 Roy Foster's Automotive rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Roy Foster's Automotive ranks #87,259 (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 Roy Foster's Automotive's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Roy Foster's Automotive's total OSHA penalty of $942 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, Michelle Leng Chau DBA R & R Auto Body in Modesto, CA is a similar other services employer with $935 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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