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Other Services · Bluffton, SC

The Carriage Shop

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Carriage Shop ranks #90,319 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
$690
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,319
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Carriage Shop in Bluffton, SC 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: $690. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Carriage Shop 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #90,319 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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Brakes Xpress & More in Sterling Heights, MI is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#90,319
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 The Carriage Shop compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Carriage Shop runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$690 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 The Carriage Shop.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAYER REPAIR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LITTLE WOLF AUTOMOTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PROJECT CHIMPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ACE CLEANERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIBER COLLISION CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JD ENTERPRISE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OILEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STAR METAL FABRICATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CREATIVE CUSTOM PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23THE BARKER LOUNGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AUGUSTA TRAINING SHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FULTON FRAME AXLE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BELLINGHAM CLEANING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNITED BATTERY SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADVANCED PARKING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BENNI'S LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OLYMPIA AUTOBODY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED AUTO GLASS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COOPER COMMERCIAL EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BENJAMINS AUTO BODY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0The Carriage Shop, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
The Carriage Shop has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

The Carriage Shop in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Carriage Shop ranks #1,977 at $690 current penalty.

How The Carriage Shop Compares

The Carriage Shop's 5.00 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 runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-09

Last Inspection

2010-06-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$345

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $345 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

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

$1,725

Current Penalty Amount

$690

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,035 from the initial assessment of $1,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How The Carriage Shop compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Carriage Shop Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 10 3.8
Total Penalty $690 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $345 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Carriage Shop, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($690 here).

Abc Industrial Laundry LLC $690 NV Fulton Frame Axle and Spring $689 NY Harley Enterprises, INC. $695 CA Advantage Collision Center $700 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mayer Repair LLC 2 insp. Sturtevant, WI Little Wolf Automotive, LLC 2 insp. Rothschild, WI Project Chimps 2 insp. Morganton, GA Ace Cleaners, LLC 2 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Abc Industrial Laundry LLC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $690
Fulton Frame Axle and Spring
Fulton, NY
2 inspections $689
Harley Enterprises, INC.
San Diego, CA
2 inspections $695
Advantage Collision Center
Yelm, WA
2 inspections $700
Brakes Xpress & More
Sterling Heights, MI
2 inspections $700

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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 The Carriage Shop safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Carriage Shop'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 Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Carriage Shop have? ▼
The Carriage Shop has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $690.
How many OSHA inspections has The Carriage Shop had? ▼
The Carriage Shop has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-09 and the most recent on 2010-06-09. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Carriage Shop? ▼
The Carriage Shop has been assessed $690 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,725 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does The Carriage Shop have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Carriage Shop 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 The Carriage Shop operate in? ▼
The Carriage Shop 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 The Carriage Shop rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Carriage Shop ranks #90,319 (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 The Carriage Shop's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Carriage Shop's total OSHA penalty of $690 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brakes Xpress & More in Sterling Heights, MI is a similar other services employer with $700 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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