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Suffolk Auto Exchange

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Suffolk Auto Exchange ranks #68,678 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$2,975
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#68,678
of 99,447 penalized employers

Suffolk Auto Exchange in Suffolk, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,975. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Suffolk Auto Exchange 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,678 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Skookum in Fort Lewis, WA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,975 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#68,678
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Suffolk Auto Exchange compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Suffolk Auto Exchange sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$2,975 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Suffolk Auto Exchange.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.68.316.023.731.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRANSPORT EQUIPMENT,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GREENLEY ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN BLASTING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STEWART FUNERAL HOME, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25PRESSEDGARMENTS.COM …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MONROE WAREHOUSING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ROYAL CLEANERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MARYLAND AUTO AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30MAGOUIRK'S COLLISION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NEVADA TRANSMISSION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ACCU SHAPE DIE CUTTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ALASKA LASER WASH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SPARTA - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AMERICAN TRUCK GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONNIE A SANDERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TENNCARE-NASHVILLE-A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TRUCK TECH REFURBISH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VI DEPARTMENT OF HUM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WELLER TRUCK PARTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GROUND EFFECTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Suffolk Auto Exchange, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21
Suffolk Auto Exchange has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Suffolk Auto Exchange in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Suffolk Auto Exchange sits at penalty rank #1,261 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($2,975 assessed).

How Suffolk Auto Exchange Compares

Suffolk Auto Exchange's 7.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-02-07

Last Inspection

2016-06-28

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$992

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $992 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$6,030

Current Penalty Amount

$2,975

Penalty Reduction

50.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,055 from the initial assessment of $6,030. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Suffolk Auto Exchange compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Suffolk Auto Exchange Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 21 3.8
Total Penalty $2,975 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $992 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Suffolk Auto Exchange, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,975 here).

Skookum $2,975 WA Sun Auto Service $2,975 NV McDonnell Enterprises, INC. $2,970 MT City of New Haven Public Works Department $2,967 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Transport Equipment, INC 3 insp. Missoula, MT Greenley Enterprises Corporation 3 insp. Littleton, CO American Blasting & Refinishing INC 3 insp. Hooper, UT Stewart Funeral Home 3 insp. Washington, DC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Skookum
Fort Lewis, WA
2 inspections $2,975
Sun Auto Service
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $2,975
Custom Coatings and Restoration
Saint Augustine, FL
0 inspections $0
Hand Car Wash and Detail Center
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
McDonnell Enterprises, INC.
Billings, MT
4 inspections $2,970

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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 Suffolk Auto Exchange safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Suffolk Auto Exchange's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 Suffolk Auto Exchange have? ▼
Suffolk Auto Exchange has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,975.
How many OSHA inspections has Suffolk Auto Exchange had? ▼
Suffolk Auto Exchange has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-07 and the most recent on 2016-06-28. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Suffolk Auto Exchange? ▼
Suffolk Auto Exchange has been assessed $2,975 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,030 (a 50.7% reduction).
Does Suffolk Auto Exchange have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Suffolk Auto Exchange has 12 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 Suffolk Auto Exchange operate in? ▼
Suffolk Auto Exchange 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 Suffolk Auto Exchange rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Suffolk Auto Exchange ranks #68,678 (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 Suffolk Auto Exchange's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Suffolk Auto Exchange's total OSHA penalty of $2,975 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Skookum in Fort Lewis, WA is a similar other services employer with $2,975 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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