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Westerly Auto Body INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Westerly Auto Body INC. ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Westerly Auto Body INC. in Westerly, RI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $27,140 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Westerly Auto Body INC. once. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $27,140 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. For comparison, Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow, OK is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $28,897 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers
$27,140
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 29/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $27K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($27K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Westerly Auto Body INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Westerly Auto Body INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Westerly Auto Body INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROYAL LINEN SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN COLLISION C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8ARAMARK UNIFORM SERV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6DENT WIZARD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0C & W AUTO DETAILING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2DORITEX CORP., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2KBRWYLE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1WAYNE AUTO SPA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SELECT AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11CAMPUS TIRE PROS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8MASSAGE ENVY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TRANSPORTATION EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2AIRPORT BP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3O'BRIEN AUTO REPAIR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6GLASS MAGIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TOP DOG COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ST. LOUIS CREMATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JACK'S WELDING SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Westerly Auto Body I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6
Westerly Auto Body INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 6 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.

Westerly Auto Body INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Westerly Auto Body INC. ranks #1,524 at $1,800 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Westerly Auto Body INC. at rank #546 of 3,193 employers ($27,140 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,800 OSHA penalties plus $27,140 WHD back wages (93.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Westerly Auto Body INC. Compares

Westerly Auto Body INC.'s 6.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2015-03-06

Last Inspection

2015-03-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,800 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$3,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$28,940

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $3,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$27,140
Employees Affected
10
WHD Violations
11
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,714
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$27,140

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Westerly Auto Body INC. owed $27,140 in back wages to 10 employees across 1 case and 11 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Westerly Auto Body INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Westerly Auto Body INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 6 3.8
Total Penalty $1,800 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,800 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Westerly Auto Body INC., both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Dysart & McDowell, LLC $1,800 AZ O'brien Auto Repair $1,800 IA Red Noland Collision Center $1,800 CO Denison Enterprises, LLC $1,800 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Royal Linen Services, LLC 1 insp. Miami, FL American Collision Center 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV Aramark Uniform Services 1 insp. Des Moines, IA Dent Wizard 1 insp. Englewood, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aliso Smog Check
Aliso Viejo, CA
0 inspections $0
Rhema Bible Church
Broken Arrow, OK
2 inspections $28,897
Royal Arc Welding Company
Fort Hood, TX
0 inspections $0
Blue SKY Refurbishing, LLC
Gainesville, GA
2 inspections $28,851
Classic Hand Car Wash
Burbank, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Westerly Auto Body INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Westerly Auto Body INC. against Aliso Smog Check, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Westerly Auto Body INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Other Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Other Services sector
  • Westerly Auto Body INC. also carries $27,140 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Westerly Auto Body INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Westerly Auto Body INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 1 inspections, including 6 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 Westerly Auto Body INC. have? ▼
Westerly Auto Body INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Westerly Auto Body INC. had? ▼
Westerly Auto Body INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-06 and the most recent on 2015-03-06. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Westerly Auto Body INC.? ▼
Westerly Auto Body INC. has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,600 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $27,140 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Westerly Auto Body INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Westerly Auto Body INC. has 6 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.
Has Westerly Auto Body INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Westerly Auto Body INC., resulting in $27,140 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Westerly Auto Body INC. operate in? ▼
Westerly Auto Body INC. 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.
What should I do if Westerly Auto Body INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Westerly Auto Body INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $27,140 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Westerly Auto Body INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Westerly Auto Body INC. ranks #78,503 (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 Westerly Auto Body INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Westerly Auto Body INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow, OK is a similar other services employer with $28,897 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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