Retail Trade · Leavenworth, KS

Zeck Ford

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Zeck Ford ranks #65,232 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,436
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#65,232
of 99,447 penalized employers

Zeck Ford in Leavenworth, KS has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,436. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Zeck Ford once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,232 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $8,603 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Morgan Automotive, INC. in Manheim, PA is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,039 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#65,232
of 99,447 penalized employers
$8,603
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K 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 Zeck Ford compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Zeck Ford sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$3,436 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Zeck Ford.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEL NUEVO BODEGON, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DRIVE WITH PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4RICH FORD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5TOYOTA OF DES MOINES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 17-11, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BIG B'S, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MIKE BARNEY NISSAN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0J&S FLOWERS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ARCO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 099 CENTS ONLY STORES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4GRANZIN'S MEAT MARKET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MY GIRLFRIENDS QUILT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VIVA VEGAS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1INTERPRODUCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7DOCHO SERVICE STATIO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NISSAN OF FORT WORTH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4FIVE SEASONS TIRE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9JACK MADDEN FORD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2LEXUS OF WATERTOWN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4Zeck Ford, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Zeck Ford has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Zeck Ford in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Zeck Ford sits at penalty rank #1,757 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($3,436 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Zeck Ford ranks #3,290 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($8,603).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,436 OSHA penalties plus $8,603 WHD back wages (71.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Zeck Ford Compares

Zeck Ford's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-06-05

Last Inspection

2012-06-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,436

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,436 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$4,909

Current Penalty Amount

$3,436

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,039

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,473 from the initial assessment of $4,909. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$8,603
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$8,603
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$8,603

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Zeck Ford owed $8,603 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 3 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: Retail Trade

How Zeck Ford compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Zeck Ford Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $3,436 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,436 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Zeck Ford, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,436 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

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What to do with this record

Use Zeck Ford's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Zeck Ford against Morgan Automotive, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Zeck Ford's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Zeck Ford also carries $8,603 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 Zeck Ford safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Zeck Ford's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 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 Zeck Ford have?
Zeck Ford has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,436.
How many OSHA inspections has Zeck Ford had?
Zeck Ford has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-05 and the most recent on 2012-06-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Zeck Ford?
Zeck Ford has been assessed $3,436 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,909 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $8,603 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Zeck Ford have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Zeck Ford 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.
Has Zeck Ford been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Zeck Ford, resulting in $8,603 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Zeck Ford operate in?
Zeck Ford 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.
What should I do if Zeck Ford owes me wages?
If you believe Zeck Ford 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 $8,603 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Zeck Ford rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Zeck Ford ranks #65,232 (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 Zeck Ford's safety record compare to industry average?
Zeck Ford's total OSHA penalty of $3,436 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Morgan Automotive, INC. in Manheim, PA is a similar retail trade employer with $12,039 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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