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Retail Trade · Sacramento, CA

American Furniture Warehouse Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Furniture Warehouse Corporation ranks #23,713 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$15,210
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,713
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Furniture Warehouse Corporation in Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,210. 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 Warehouse Corporation 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,713 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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, PWP Greenhouses in Pall Mall, TN is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#23,713
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Furniture Warehouse Corporation runs far above peers (5.2x 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

$15,210 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is American Furniture Warehouse Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALMART PUERTO RICO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WALMART SUPERCENTER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ARS FRESNO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WAL MART #2079, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SAGE SUSTAINABLE ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MOUNTAIN COUNTRY EQU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3E W BRANDT & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HOME DEPOT PUERTO RI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LOWES HOME CENTERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LITHIA OF HONOLULU-F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SHIEKH SHOES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALASKA COMMERCIAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SECOND USE BUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SEPHORA USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RC WILLEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1KROGER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GREAT LAKES CAST STO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9O'REILLY AUTO ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3American Furniture W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
American Furniture Warehouse Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade 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 Warehouse Corporation in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Furniture Warehouse Corporation ranks #548 at $15,210 current penalty.

How American Furniture Warehouse Corporation Compares

American Furniture Warehouse Corporation's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-09-05

Last Inspection

2017-06-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,070

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,070 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$26,860

Current Penalty Amount

$15,210

Penalty Reduction

43.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,650 from the initial assessment of $26,860. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How American Furniture Warehouse Corporation compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Furniture Warehouse Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 6 1.7
Total Penalty $15,210 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,070 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,210 here).

The Home Depot $15,224 ID Dolgencorp, LLC $15,244 PA Obji Construction LLC $15,132 NJ Weingartz $15,300 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Walmart Puerto Rico INC 3 insp. Caguas, PR Walmart Supercenter #3277 3 insp. Reno, NV Ars Fresno LLC 3 insp. Veneta, OR Wal Mart #2079 3 insp. Marquette, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gulf
Wappingers Falls, NY
0 inspections $0
Lucky Meats II
Homestead, FL
0 inspections $0
PWP Greenhouses
Pall Mall, TN
0 inspections $0
Central Paint & Building Supply Corp
Bayonne, NJ
0 inspections $0
7 Eleven #20579
Darby, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Warehouse Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Furniture Warehouse Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 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 American Furniture Warehouse Corporation have? ▼
American Furniture Warehouse Corporation has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,210.
How many OSHA inspections has American Furniture Warehouse Corporation had? ▼
American Furniture Warehouse Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-05 and the most recent on 2017-06-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Furniture Warehouse Corporation? ▼
American Furniture Warehouse Corporation has been assessed $15,210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,860 (a 43.4% reduction).
Does American Furniture Warehouse Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Furniture Warehouse Corporation 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.
What industry does American Furniture Warehouse Corporation operate in? ▼
American Furniture Warehouse Corporation operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 442110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Furniture Warehouse Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Furniture Warehouse Corporation ranks #23,713 (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 Warehouse Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Furniture Warehouse Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $15,210 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, PWP Greenhouses in Pall Mall, TN is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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