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Transportation & Warehousing · Cape Girardeau, MO

Sun Auto Tire & Service INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. ranks #5,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty60% serious
$45,708
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. in Cape Girardeau, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $45,708. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J & J Transportation Vinson, Incorporation in Pomona, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#5,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$45,708 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sun Auto Tire & Service INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24TRANSCO RAILWAY PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PROPAK LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SAMSIC AIRPORT AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LONE STAR COLD STORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PORTS AMERICA FLORID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LIVINGSTON STORAGE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ALASKA CENTRAL EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25CROSSCOUNTRY FREIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PORTS AMERICA CHESAP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GO PLUS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BERNARD PAVELKA TRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DANA TRANSPORT CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCF LEWIS AND CLARK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CROP PRODUCTION SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALL TEMP LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7A 1 SERVICE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MATSON TERMINALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Sun Auto Tire & Serv…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. ranks #266 at $45,708 current penalty.

How Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. Compares

Sun Auto Tire & Service INC.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-03-27

Last Inspection

2026-06-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,854

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $22,854 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$188,526

Current Penalty Amount

$45,708

Penalty Reduction

75.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $142,818 from the initial assessment of $188,526. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $45,708 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,854 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sun Auto Tire & Service INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($45,708 here).

Transitech INC $45,636 AR DHL Supply Chain $45,580 PA Bucyrus Railcar Repair $45,898 PA U.S. Postal Service $45,437 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Jersey Turnpike Authority Interchange 8a 2 insp. Monroe Township, NJ Transco Railway Products INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX Riverside Construction Company, INC. 2 insp. Vicksburg, MS Propak Logistics, LLC 2 insp. West Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Petrillo Trucking Inc.- 07633
Lodi, NJ
0 inspections $0
J & J Transportation Vinson, Incorporation
Pomona, CA
0 inspections $0
Biltmore Trucking Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
0 inspections $0
Capital Transportation, Inc.
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Transitech INC
Fordyce, AR
5 inspections $45,636

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What to do with this record

Use Sun Auto Tire & Service 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 Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sun Auto Tire & Service INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. have? ▼
Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $45,708.
How many OSHA inspections has Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. had? ▼
Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-03-27 and the most recent on 2026-06-02. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sun Auto Tire & Service INC.? ▼
Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. has been assessed $45,708 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $188,526 (a 75.8% reduction).
Does Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sun Auto Tire & Service 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 Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. operate in? ▼
Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. ranks #5,824 (the top 10% 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 Sun Auto Tire & Service INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sun Auto Tire & Service INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $45,708 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, J & J Transportation Vinson, Incorporation in Pomona, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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