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Retail Trade · City of Industry, CA

Acme Furniture

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Acme Furniture has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$23,275
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$1,227
Back wages owed

Acme Furniture in City of Industry, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,275. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Acme Furniture 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,227 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Margolin Shoes, INC. in Chicago, IL is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $24,500 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
85%
of penalized employers rank lower
$1,227
in back wages recovered

How Acme Furniture compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Acme Furniture runs far above peers (8.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$23,275 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Acme Furniture

The federal enforcement record for Acme Furniture in City of Industry, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (40.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $23,275 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $23,275 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $11,638. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs far above peers (8.1x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,227 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2020-01-23 to 2024-06-19, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-01-23

Last Inspection

2024-06-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,638

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $11,638 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$23,275

Current Penalty Amount

$23,275

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$24,502

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,227
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$614
Avg Back Wages per Case
$1,227

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Acme Furniture owed $1,227 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Acme Furniture compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Acme Furniture Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $23,275 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,638 $3,566
View all 12,990 employers in Retail Trade →

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3 inspections $24,500
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acme Furniture safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Acme Furniture's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Acme Furniture have? ▼
Acme Furniture has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,275.
How many OSHA inspections has Acme Furniture had? ▼
Acme Furniture has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-23 and the most recent on 2024-06-19. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Acme Furniture? ▼
Acme Furniture has been assessed $23,275 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,227 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Acme Furniture have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Acme Furniture has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Acme Furniture been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Acme Furniture, resulting in $1,227 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Acme Furniture operate in? ▼
Acme Furniture operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 442110). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Acme Furniture owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Acme Furniture owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,227 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Acme Furniture's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Acme Furniture's total OSHA penalty of $23,275 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (8.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Margolin Shoes, INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar retail trade employer with $24,500 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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