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Retail Trade · Girard, PA

Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty76% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. in Girard, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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. For comparison, Rite Aid Corporation in Niagara Falls, NY is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
76.5%
of violations were serious
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNATIONAL STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AQUA-LEISURE INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NANDORF, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUPER TARGET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STARCREST PRODUCTS O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U LVP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COST PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAL-MART SUPERCENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CIRCLE K STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAL-MART STORES EAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VONS GROCERY CO #1963, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINCO FOODS #50, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE CONVERTIBLE CAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WAL-MART STORES, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PROGRESO LMMM SAN AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DG RETAIL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FAMILY DOLLAR STORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOME DEPOT # 2710, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GEO A MORLAN PLUMBIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SUBURBAN PROPANE, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Bob Ferrando Ford Sa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. sits at penalty rank #834 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($10,000 assessed).

How Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. Compares

Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC.'s 8.50 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-03

Last Inspection

2019-12-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $5,000 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

76.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

23.5% 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

$18,000

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

44.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,000 from the initial assessment of $18,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 17 1.7
Total Penalty $10,000 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,000 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,000 here).

Walmart #2419 $10,000 DE Alpine Lumber Company $10,000 CO Dannemora Ford, INC. $10,000 NY Rite Aid Corporation $10,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

National Stores, INC. 2 insp. Schenectady, NY Aqua-Leisure Industries, INC. 2 insp. Avon, MA Nandorf, INC 2 insp. Joliet, IL Super Target 2 insp. Davenport, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Walmart #2419
Rehoboth Beach, DE
2 inspections $10,000
Alpine Lumber Company
Aurora, CO
2 inspections $10,000
Dannemora Ford, INC.
Dannemora, NY
2 inspections $10,000
Rite Aid Corporation
Niagara Falls, NY
2 inspections $10,000
Gonzalez Furniture Company, INC.
McAllen, TX
2 inspections $10,000

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What to do with this record

Use Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, 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 Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. have? ▼
Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. had? ▼
Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-03 and the most recent on 2019-12-17. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC.? ▼
Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,000 (a 44.4% reduction).
Does Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. has 13 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 Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. operate in? ▼
Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC. ranks #35,184 (the upper half 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 Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bob Ferrando Ford Sales, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rite Aid Corporation in Niagara Falls, NY is a similar retail trade employer with $10,000 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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