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Retail Trade · Smithfield, NC

Sauls Motor Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sauls Motor Company, INC. ranks #83,304 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty65% serious
$1,290
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,304
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sauls Motor Company, INC. in Smithfield, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,290. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sauls Motor Company, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,304 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Longview Exxon in Longview, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
64.7%
of violations were serious
#83,304
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sauls Motor Company, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sauls Motor Company, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,290 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Sauls Motor Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedESMOKE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21TEXAS WILDLIFE SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20FLOOR & DECOR OUTLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STATER BROS MARKETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAKER SHOPRITES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J & M HOME AND GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MURCO WALL PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25VARIETY WHOLESALERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARS RECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FERRETERIA SOLAR EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BED BATH & BEYOND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALGREEN CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HORTI GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DISCOUNT LIQUIDATORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEGASUS TRUCKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HANLEES DAVIS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAPITAL VIDEO CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FIRING LINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15EMICH SUBARU WEST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Sauls Motor Company,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Sauls Motor Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Sauls Motor Company, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sauls Motor Company, INC. ranks #2,410 at $1,290 current penalty.

How Sauls Motor Company, INC. Compares

Sauls Motor Company, INC.'s 8.50 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 runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-19

Last Inspection

2011-05-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$645

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $645 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

64.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

35.3% 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

$1,850

Current Penalty Amount

$1,290

Penalty Reduction

30.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $560 from the initial assessment of $1,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Sauls Motor Company, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sauls Motor Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 17 1.7
Total Penalty $1,290 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $645 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sauls Motor Company, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,290 here).

Wonderland Tire CO INC $1,290 MI Luck Motor Company, Incorporated $1,295 VA Mapco Mart # 3009 $1,296 MS Marine Servicenter INC $1,300 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Esmoke 2 insp. Lakewood, NJ Texas Wildlife Supply, INC. 2 insp. Brady, TX Floor & Decor Outlets of America, INC. 2 insp. Austin, TX Stater Bros Markets 2 insp. San Bernardino, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wonderland Tire CO INC
Byron Center, MI
2 inspections $1,290
CM City Rentals
Claxton, GA
0 inspections $0
Longview Exxon
Longview, TX
0 inspections $0
Sterling Arsenal Works & Tactical Supply
Sterling, VA
0 inspections $0
Snappy Foods No. 17
Bishop, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Sauls Motor Company, 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 Sauls Motor Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sauls Motor Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Sauls Motor Company, INC. have? ▼
Sauls Motor Company, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,290.
How many OSHA inspections has Sauls Motor Company, INC. had? ▼
Sauls Motor Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-19 and the most recent on 2011-05-19. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sauls Motor Company, INC.? ▼
Sauls Motor Company, INC. has been assessed $1,290 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,850 (a 30.3% reduction).
Does Sauls Motor Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sauls Motor Company, INC. has 11 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 Sauls Motor Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Sauls Motor Company, 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 Sauls Motor Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sauls Motor Company, INC. ranks #83,304 (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 Sauls Motor Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sauls Motor Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,290 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, Longview Exxon in Longview, TX 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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