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Sterling Heights Dodge INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sterling Heights Dodge INC ranks #66,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty30% serious
$3,200
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,822
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sterling Heights Dodge INC in Sterling Heights, MI 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: $3,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sterling Heights Dodge INC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #66,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Detroit Tire & Wheel - West in Detroit, MI is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#66,822
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 Sterling Heights Dodge INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sterling Heights Dodge INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$3,200 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Sterling Heights Dodge INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KINGS FOOD MARKETS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BK TIRES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MACNEIL AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARKET BASKET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MENTO PRODUCE CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAMS-SONOMA STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TARGET CORPORATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE LOUGH ROAD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DOLLAR TREE STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARTH'S AUCTION GALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RIDLEY'S FOOD CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOODWILL STORE & DON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOPA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRUE VALUE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL TIRE AND BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOODWILL OF SOUTHERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOSS MOTORS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Sterling Heights Dod…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Sterling Heights Dodge INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Sterling Heights Dodge INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Sterling Heights Dodge INC is the #1,805 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($3,200).

How Sterling Heights Dodge INC Compares

Sterling Heights Dodge INC's 5.00 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-04

Last Inspection

2023-01-05

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,600 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$6,400

Current Penalty Amount

$3,200

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,200 from the initial assessment of $6,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Sterling Heights Dodge INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sterling Heights Dodge INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 10 1.7
Total Penalty $3,200 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,600 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sterling Heights Dodge INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,200 here).

Trevdan, INC. $3,200 PA The Sherwin-Williams Company $3,207 FL Safeway INC. $3,210 CA The Family Center $3,210 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar General 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO Family Dollar 2 insp. Fort Kent, ME Kings Food Markets INC. 2 insp. Mendham, NJ Home Depot U.S.a., INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Trevdan, INC.
Sellersville, PA
2 inspections $3,200
BP- 51 Hibernia Ave, Rockaway NJ
Rockaway, NJ
0 inspections $0
Detroit Tire & Wheel - West
Detroit, MI
0 inspections $0
Omel Flowers & Design
Deltona, FL
0 inspections $0
University Tire & Auto Center
Ruckersville, VA
0 inspections $0

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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 Sterling Heights Dodge INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sterling Heights Dodge INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sterling Heights Dodge INC have? ▼
Sterling Heights Dodge INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Sterling Heights Dodge INC had? ▼
Sterling Heights Dodge INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-04 and the most recent on 2023-01-05. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sterling Heights Dodge INC? ▼
Sterling Heights Dodge INC has been assessed $3,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Sterling Heights Dodge INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sterling Heights Dodge INC has 3 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 Sterling Heights Dodge INC operate in? ▼
Sterling Heights Dodge INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sterling Heights Dodge INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sterling Heights Dodge INC ranks #66,822 (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 Sterling Heights Dodge INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sterling Heights Dodge INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,200 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Detroit Tire & Wheel - West in Detroit, MI 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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