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Retail Trade · Albuquerque, NM

Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,050
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,849
of 100,495 penalized employers

Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,050. 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's Sewing & Vacuum Centers 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half 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. For comparison, Freedom RV & Marine in Liberty Lake, WA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,050 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
14%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,050 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers

The federal enforcement record for Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers in Albuquerque, NM includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) 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 $1,050 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,050 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $525. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-01-19 to 2012-06-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-19

Last Inspection

2012-06-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $525 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$1,050

Current Penalty Amount

$1,050

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $1,050 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $525 $3,566
View all 12,990 employers in Retail Trade →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers have? ▼
Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers had? ▼
Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-19 and the most recent on 2012-06-06. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers? ▼
Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers has been assessed $1,050 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers 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 Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers operate in? ▼
Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453998). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bob's Sewing & Vacuum Centers's total OSHA penalty of $1,050 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Freedom RV & Marine in Liberty Lake, WA is a similar retail trade employer with $1,050 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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