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Sam's Auto Body and Service Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sam's Auto Body and Service Center ranks #50,768 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,880
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,768
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sam's Auto Body and Service Center in Syracuse, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,880. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sam's Auto Body and Service Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,768 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Kencom, INC. in Abilene, TX is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,880 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#50,768
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Sam's Auto Body and Service Center runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$5,880 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sam's Auto Body and Service Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDRIVEN BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WAREHOUSE RECON LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CRASH CHAMPIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DANZA TRUCK SOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHEEL COLLISION CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CASUALTY RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEINEKE CAR CARE CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RMJ AUTO RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GIL MOORE OIL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRAKES PLUS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2YMCA OF SAN DIEGO CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KWIK TUNE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAS VEGAS AUTO SPA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHRYSALIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WINTER PARK IMPORTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KNOX COUNTY - SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITAL CERTIFIED CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF MARYLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TROY CARRELL AUTO GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Sam's Auto Body and …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Sam's Auto Body and Service Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Sam's Auto Body and Service Center in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sam's Auto Body and Service Center ranks #794 at $5,880 current penalty.

How Sam's Auto Body and Service Center Compares

Sam's Auto Body and Service Center's 3.00 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-03

Last Inspection

2013-11-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,940

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,940 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,880

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,520 from the initial assessment of $8,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Sam's Auto Body and Service Center compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sam's Auto Body and Service Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 3.8
Total Penalty $5,880 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,940 $2,499
View all 6,486 employers in Other Services →

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sam's Auto Body and Service Center, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,880 here).

Kencom, INC. $5,880 TX Nextran Truck Centers Midwest, INC. $5,876 CO Wash Masters Car Wash $5,899 TX Zamora Auto Body INC $5,905 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Driven Brands 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Warehouse Recon LLC 2 insp. Katy, TX Crash Champions LLC 2 insp. Garden City, CO Danza Truck Solutions LLC 2 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kencom, INC.
Abilene, TX
2 inspections $5,880
Nazcare, Inc.
Prescott, AZ
0 inspections $0
Nextran Truck Centers Midwest, INC.
Fruita, CO
2 inspections $5,876
Mr. Car Shine Body Shop
Garland, TX
0 inspections $0
Alouette Massage Studio
Oakland, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Sam's Auto Body and Service Center'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 Sam's Auto Body and Service Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sam's Auto Body and Service Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Sam's Auto Body and Service Center have? ▼
Sam's Auto Body and Service Center has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,880.
How many OSHA inspections has Sam's Auto Body and Service Center had? ▼
Sam's Auto Body and Service Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-03 and the most recent on 2013-11-21. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sam's Auto Body and Service Center? ▼
Sam's Auto Body and Service Center has been assessed $5,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,400 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Sam's Auto Body and Service Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sam's Auto Body and Service Center has 6 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 Sam's Auto Body and Service Center operate in? ▼
Sam's Auto Body and Service Center 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 Sam's Auto Body and Service Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sam's Auto Body and Service Center ranks #50,768 (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 Sam's Auto Body and Service Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sam's Auto Body and Service Center's total OSHA penalty of $5,880 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kencom, INC. in Abilene, TX is a similar other services employer with $5,880 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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