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Real Estate & Rental · Hayward, CA

American Furniture Rentals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Furniture Rentals, INC. ranks #19,642 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty22% serious
$18,085
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,642
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Furniture Rentals, INC. in Hayward, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,085. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Furniture Rentals, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,642 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 Real Estate & Rental industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MP Core Selby Ranch LLC in Sacramento, CA is another real estate & rental employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,000 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#19,642
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Real Estate & Rental per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Furniture Rentals, INC. runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$18,085 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Real Estate & Rental employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is American Furniture Rentals, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMETRO TRAILER LEASIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WIEGAND ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4E AND G MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NORTHWEST INVESTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NACR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE RIGGS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE COUNCIL OF CO-OW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WEST COAST DEVELOPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GALLINA DEVELOPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RENT THE RUNWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE POINTE APARTMENTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PARTY LINE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COMMUNITY HOUSING PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONSEJO DE TITULARES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEPSICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRANSPEC LEASING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OASIS STAGE WERKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TREND SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOMETRUST DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALLANZA AT THE LAKES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1American Furniture R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
American Furniture Rentals, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Real Estate & Rental peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

American Furniture Rentals, INC. in the Real Estate & Rental enforcement ledger

Among 534 Real Estate & Rental employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Furniture Rentals, INC. ranks #46 at $18,085 current penalty.

How American Furniture Rentals, INC. Compares

American Furniture Rentals, INC.'s 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-08-24

Last Inspection

2017-11-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,043

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,210

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $9,043 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,210.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$47,335

Current Penalty Amount

$18,085

Penalty Reduction

61.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,250 from the initial assessment of $47,335. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

How American Furniture Rentals, INC. compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Furniture Rentals, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.1
Violations 9 2.3
Total Penalty $18,085 $2,397
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,043 $2,210
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Nationwide Real Estate & Rental peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Furniture Rentals, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,085 here).

Art's Rental Equipment, INC. $18,052 OH JRK Residential LLC $18,018 VA Mountain Productions INC $18,000 PA Sun Communities INC. $18,000 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Metro Trailer Leasing, INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Wiegand Enterprises LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI E and G Management 2 insp. Newport News, VA Northwest Investments at Stock 2 insp. Vancouver, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Real Estate & Rental

Showing 5 of 1670 other employers tracked in this sector.

Art's Rental Equipment, INC.
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $18,052
JRK Residential LLC
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $18,018
MP Core Selby Ranch LLC
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $18,000
Mountain Productions INC
Wilkes-Barre, PA
2 inspections $18,000
Sun Communities INC.
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $18,000

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What to do with this record

Use American Furniture Rentals, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Furniture Rentals, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Furniture Rentals, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Real Estate & Rental industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does American Furniture Rentals, INC. have? ▼
American Furniture Rentals, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,085.
How many OSHA inspections has American Furniture Rentals, INC. had? ▼
American Furniture Rentals, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-24 and the most recent on 2017-11-07. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Furniture Rentals, INC.? ▼
American Furniture Rentals, INC. has been assessed $18,085 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,335 (a 61.8% reduction).
Does American Furniture Rentals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Furniture Rentals, INC. has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does American Furniture Rentals, INC. operate in? ▼
American Furniture Rentals, INC. operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 532420). This industry has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,812 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Furniture Rentals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Furniture Rentals, INC. ranks #19,642 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does American Furniture Rentals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Furniture Rentals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,085 is above the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, MP Core Selby Ranch LLC in Sacramento, CA is a similar real estate & rental employer with $18,000 in current penalties.
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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