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Retail Trade · Hauppauge, NY

Castella Imports, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Castella Imports, INC. ranks #23,249 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,516
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,249
of 99,447 penalized employers

Castella Imports, INC. in Hauppauge, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,516. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $6,502 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Castella Imports, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,249 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $6,502 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Aqui Market in Califon, NJ is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#23,249
of 99,447 penalized employers
$6,502
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $7K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($7K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Castella Imports, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Castella Imports, INC. runs far above peers (5.4x 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

$15,516 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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 Castella Imports, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE KROGER CO. #577, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LKQ HEAVY TRUCK JACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SELLERS BUICK GMC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAFEWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KINGDOM CHEVROLET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALBERTSONS COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE SKI RACK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6YAS CARIBE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BOB LADD & ASSOCIATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AXIS REDISTRIBUTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOX AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MFS SUPPLY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C & C USED AUTO PARTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALLBEDS BY WILDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RICHARD G. JENNINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HAGGEN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Castella Imports, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Castella Imports, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Castella Imports, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Castella Imports, INC. ranks #539 at $15,516 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Castella Imports, INC. ranks #3,969 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($6,502).

Combined federal exposure here: $15,516 OSHA penalties plus $6,502 WHD back wages (29.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Castella Imports, INC. Compares

Castella Imports, INC.'s 1.00 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 (5.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-01-16

Last Inspection

2019-01-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,758

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $7,758 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$23,868

Current Penalty Amount

$15,516

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$22,018

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,352 from the initial assessment of $23,868. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$6,502
Employees Affected
3
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,167
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$6,502

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Castella Imports, INC. owed $6,502 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 4 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 Castella Imports, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Castella Imports, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $15,516 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,758 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Castella Imports, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,516 here).

Home Depot U.S.a., INC. $15,565 CA Phil Long Ford, LLC $15,450 CO LKQ Heavy Truck Jackson $15,423 MS Amerigas Propane, L.P. $15,625 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Target Corporation 2 insp. Seekonk, MA Smith's Food & Drug #371 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV The Kroger CO. #577 2 insp. Dundee, MI LKQ Heavy Truck Jackson 2 insp. Jackson, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metro Electric Supply
Saint Louis, MO
0 inspections $0
Aqui Market
Califon, NJ
0 inspections $0
Lil' Pantry
White City, OR
0 inspections $0
John's Used Autos and Parts, LLC
Bellingham, MA
2 inspections $22,024
Tropical Supermarket
Union City, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Castella Imports, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Castella Imports, INC. against Metro Electric Supply, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Castella Imports, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Castella Imports, INC. also carries $6,502 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Castella Imports, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Castella Imports, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Castella Imports, INC. have? ▼
Castella Imports, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,516.
How many OSHA inspections has Castella Imports, INC. had? ▼
Castella Imports, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-16 and the most recent on 2019-01-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Castella Imports, INC.? ▼
Castella Imports, INC. has been assessed $15,516 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,868 (a 35.0% reduction). Additionally, $6,502 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Castella Imports, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Castella Imports, INC. 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 Castella Imports, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Castella Imports, INC., resulting in $6,502 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Castella Imports, INC. operate in? ▼
Castella Imports, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452910). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Castella Imports, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Castella Imports, INC. 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 $6,502 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Castella Imports, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Castella Imports, INC. ranks #23,249 (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 Castella Imports, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Castella Imports, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,516 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aqui Market in Califon, NJ 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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