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Retail Trade · Huntington Beach, CA

Surf City Auto Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Surf City Auto Group, INC. ranks #42,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty11% serious
$7,800
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Surf City Auto Group, INC. in Huntington Beach, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Surf City Auto Group, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Custom Carpet in Middletown, CT is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,800 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#42,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Surf City Auto Group, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Surf City Auto Group, INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$7,800 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Surf City Auto Group, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLGENCORP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TARGET - STORE 1822, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARTONOMY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GIFTWARES CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE EMPIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ADVENTURE SUPERMARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OWAN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PASSAIC METAL & BUIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORFOLK MARINE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23BURLINGTON COAT FACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IKEA US RETAIL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RITE AID, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MORALES & LEON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANHEUSER BUSCH DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RENO VULCANIZING WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOREVER 21, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PARKER PAINT MFG CO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DOLLAR TREE STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCKINNEY TIRE WAREHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Surf City Auto Group…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Surf City Auto Group, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Surf City Auto Group, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Surf City Auto Group, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,027 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($7,800 assessed).

How Surf City Auto Group, INC. Compares

Surf City Auto Group, INC.'s 9.00 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 runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-09-19

Last Inspection

2016-10-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $3,900 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$14,415

Current Penalty Amount

$7,800

Penalty Reduction

45.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,615 from the initial assessment of $14,415. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Surf City Auto Group, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Surf City Auto Group, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 18 1.7
Total Penalty $7,800 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,900 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Surf City Auto Group, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,800 here).

Devi Krupa, LLC $7,800 UT Continental Tire North America, INC. $7,800 IL Custom Carpet $7,800 CT 29th Street Stone INC. $7,791 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dolgencorp, LLC 2 insp. Little Rock, AR Target - Store 1822 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Artonomy, INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH Giftwares CO., INC. 2 insp. Royersford, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Devi Krupa, LLC
Hurricane, UT
2 inspections $7,800
Continental Tire North America, INC.
Mount Vernon, IL
2 inspections $7,800
Custom Carpet
Middletown, CT
2 inspections $7,800
Sunoco Maplewood/Richard's Service Station
Maplewood, NJ
0 inspections $0
Interstate Tire Pros
Evergreen, AL
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 Surf City Auto Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Surf City Auto Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Surf City Auto Group, INC. have? ▼
Surf City Auto Group, INC. has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Surf City Auto Group, INC. had? ▼
Surf City Auto Group, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-19 and the most recent on 2016-10-03. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Surf City Auto Group, INC.? ▼
Surf City Auto Group, INC. has been assessed $7,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,415 (a 45.9% reduction).
Does Surf City Auto Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Surf City Auto Group, INC. has 2 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 Surf City Auto Group, INC. operate in? ▼
Surf City Auto Group, 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 Surf City Auto Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Surf City Auto Group, INC. ranks #42,334 (the upper 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 Surf City Auto Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Surf City Auto Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,800 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Custom Carpet in Middletown, CT is a similar retail trade employer with $7,800 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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