LKQ AUTOMOTIVE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LKQ AUTOMOTIVE — a motor vehicle parts (used) merchant wholesalers facility located at 4 OLD DOUGLAS ROAD, ROUTE 16, WEBSTER, MA 01570 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-08-20.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,100.00 is 79% below the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423140). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 60th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 6, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 26, 2008. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,100.00 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 $1,100 penalty is higher than 30% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423140 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,487.
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What OSHA violations was LKQ AUTOMOTIVE cited for?
LKQ AUTOMOTIVE received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,100.00. The inspection opened on 2008-08-20.
How much was LKQ AUTOMOTIVE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,100.00 against LKQ AUTOMOTIVE in WEBSTER, MA. Average per citation: $1,100.00.
Is LKQ AUTOMOTIVE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LKQ AUTOMOTIVE has a risk score of 0 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $1,100.00 is below the industry average.