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Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. ranks #34,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty76% serious
$10,230
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. in Dothan, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,230. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Apex Linen Service, INC. in Las Vegas, NV is another other services employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $10,250 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
76.5%
of violations were serious
#34,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$10,230 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0018.637.355.974.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedZIEBELL TRUCK PAINTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 71HISTORY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25TRIPLE S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PSC CUSTOM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HUDSON FOOD STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROADWAY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EIDSON ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALSCO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CHICAGO AUTO BODY PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NESTOR GOMEZ AN INDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WHEELOCK & SONS WELD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14N W IMPORT SPECIALIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SALVATION ARMY ABERD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MCDONNELL & MCDONNEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DENNIS WEILER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MUFFLER MAN #9, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALEXANDRAS NAILS AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MID MICHIGAN AUTO SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROGUE CLEANERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9REGAL AUTO WASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Tri State Diesel & A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. ranks #477 at $10,230 current penalty.

How Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. Compares

Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC.'s 8.50 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 above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-13

Last Inspection

2011-02-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,115

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $5,115 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

76.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

23.5% 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

$10,230

Current Penalty Amount

$10,230

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 17 3.8
Total Penalty $10,230 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,115 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,230 here).

Ivy Lane Corporation $10,226 NE Metalist International INC $10,225 MI Moss Landing Boat Works $10,223 CA Shared Hospital Services $10,221 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ziebell Truck Painting, INC. 2 insp. Germantown, WI History Construction Management LLC 2 insp. Odell, IL Triple S, INC. 2 insp. Charlotte, NC PSC Custom, LLC 2 insp. Billings, MT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ivy Lane Corporation
Lincoln, NE
2 inspections $10,226
Metalist International INC
Lansing, MI
8 inspections $10,225
Moss Landing Boat Works
Moss Landing, CA
3 inspections $10,223
Shared Hospital Services
Portsmouth, VA
2 inspections $10,221
Apex Linen Service, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
6 inspections $10,250

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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 Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. have? ▼
Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,230.
How many OSHA inspections has Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. had? ▼
Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-13 and the most recent on 2011-02-02. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC.? ▼
Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. has been assessed $10,230 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. has 13 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 Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. operate in? ▼
Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811118). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC. ranks #34,244 (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 Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tri State Diesel & Auto Electric, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,230 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Apex Linen Service, INC. in Las Vegas, NV is a similar other services employer with $10,250 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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