AUTOBAHN BODY WORKS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AUTOBAHN BODY WORKS, INC. — a automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance facility located at 4 BERARD ROAD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,850.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-11-21.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,850.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811121). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 88th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 7, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 10, 2015. Of the 15 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,850.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $2,850 penalty is higher than 64% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811121 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,689.
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What OSHA violations was AUTOBAHN BODY WORKS, INC. cited for?
AUTOBAHN BODY WORKS, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,850.00. The inspection opened on 2014-11-21.
How much was AUTOBAHN BODY WORKS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,850.00 against AUTOBAHN BODY WORKS, INC. in SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. Average per citation: $190.00.
Is AUTOBAHN BODY WORKS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AUTOBAHN BODY WORKS, INC. has a risk score of 17 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $2,850.00 is below the industry average.