KARS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KARS, INC. — a general automotive repair facility located at 2929 SOUTH THIRD PLACE, TERRE HAUTE, IN 47802 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-03-18.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,200.00 is approximately in line with 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 IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 91th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 April 18, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 12, 2011. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,200.00 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 $3,200 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811111 industry in IN. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,635.
Comparing penalized facilities in TERRE HAUTE, IN (Broader Sector)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in TERRE HAUTE · Indiana data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was KARS, INC. cited for?
KARS, INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,200.00. The inspection opened on 2011-03-18.
How much was KARS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,200.00 against KARS, INC. in TERRE HAUTE, IN. Average per citation: $290.91.
Is KARS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KARS, INC. has a risk score of 15 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 General Automotive Repair facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $3,200.00 is above the industry average.