Manufacturing · Fort Worth, TX

Southern Tire Mart, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Tire Mart, LLC ranks #730 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty57% serious
$169,375
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#730
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Tire Mart, LLC in Fort Worth, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $169,375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern Tire Mart, LLC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #730 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, B.I. Inc. in Boulder, CO is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#730
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Tire Mart, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Tire Mart, LLC runs far above peers (10.7x 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

$169,375 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($169,375) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $169,375 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Tire Mart, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. NONWOVENS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HUNTINGTON SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PURPOSE BUILT BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29UNIPRES SOUTHEAST U.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FELKER BROTHERS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BHARAT FORGE AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45V. T. HALTER MARINE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & C MACHINING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25U-HAUL CO. OF PENNSY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STRATEGIC MATERIALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUD MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25WLS STAMPING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOVEERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PHOENIX TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KINETICS NOISE CONTROL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ASPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAXAM INITIATION SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NUPAK SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Southern Tire Mart, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Southern Tire Mart, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Southern Tire Mart, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Southern Tire Mart, LLC sits at penalty rank #397 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($169,375 assessed).

How Southern Tire Mart, LLC Compares

Southern Tire Mart, LLC's 10.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-12-19

Last Inspection

2022-11-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$84,688

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $84,688 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

23.8% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

19.0% 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

$356,820

Current Penalty Amount

$169,375

Penalty Reduction

52.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $187,445 from the initial assessment of $356,820. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Southern Tire Mart, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Tire Mart, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $169,375 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $84,688 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Tire Mart, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Southern Tire Mart, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Southern Tire Mart, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southern Tire Mart, LLC have?
Southern Tire Mart, LLC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $169,375.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Tire Mart, LLC had?
Southern Tire Mart, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-12-19 and the most recent on 2022-11-07. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Tire Mart, LLC?
Southern Tire Mart, LLC has been assessed $169,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $356,820 (a 52.5% reduction).
Does Southern Tire Mart, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Southern Tire Mart, LLC has 12 serious violations, and 5 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 Southern Tire Mart, LLC operate in?
Southern Tire Mart, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Tire Mart, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Tire Mart, LLC ranks #730 (the top 1% 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 Southern Tire Mart, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Southern Tire Mart, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $169,375 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (10.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, B.I. Inc. in Boulder, CO is a similar manufacturing 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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