HIGHLINE AUTOSPORT

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HIGHLINE AUTOSPORT — a general automotive repair facility located at 609 SW STATE ROUTE 7, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-08-05.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $19,600.00 is more than 6.8× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811111). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.

State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 27, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 2, 2014. Of the 7 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 cumulative penalty of $19,600.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $2,800.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Highline Autosport reveals a concentrated pattern of high-gravity "Serious" violations that point toward a systemic neglect of fundamental physical safety and electrical integrity. While the total penalty of $19,600 might appear moderate in a global context, the uniform application of maximum-gravity ratings (10) across seven distinct standards indicates that OSHA inspectors identified immediate threats to life and limb in nearly every inspected area. The citation under the General Duty Clause (5A0001) suggests that the facility permitted hazards so recognized and hazardous that no specific standard even existed to cover the negligence, while the inclusion of 1910.1200(e)(1) signals a failure to implement a written Hazard Communication program. This combination of administrative absence and physical danger—specifically regarding ungrounded equipment, exposed electrical components, and improper use of flexible cords—demonstrates a workplace where employees were routinely exposed to electrocution and fire risks. Furthermore, the violation of abrasive wheel machinery standards (1910.215) underscores a lack of basic mechanical safeguarding. For a small automotive repair operation, this density of high-gravity citations suggests a pervasive breakdown in safety culture rather than isolated technical oversights, reflecting a reactive management approach that failed to address basic regulatory requirements for a safe shop environment.