TIRE WAREHOUSE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TIRE WAREHOUSE, INC. — a all other automotive repair and maintenance facility located at 1063 VERMONT ROUTE 302, BARRE, VT 05641 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-04-17.
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 $7,500.00 is more than 2.6× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811198). 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 97th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 May 16, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 3, 2003. Of the 8 total citations, 8 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,500.00 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 $7,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811198 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,228.
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What OSHA violations was TIRE WAREHOUSE, INC. cited for?
TIRE WAREHOUSE, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,500.00. The inspection opened on 2003-04-17.
How much was TIRE WAREHOUSE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,500.00 against TIRE WAREHOUSE, INC. in BARRE, VT. Average per citation: $937.50.
Is TIRE WAREHOUSE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TIRE WAREHOUSE, INC. has a risk score of 5 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 All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $7,500.00 is above the industry average.