Retail Trade · Spokane, WA

Dishman Dodge

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dishman Dodge ranks #66,844 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty22% serious
$3,189
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,844
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dishman Dodge in Spokane, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,189. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dishman Dodge 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,844 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Morwats Inc. Dry River Store in Dayton, VA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#66,844
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dishman Dodge compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dishman Dodge sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$3,189 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Dishman Dodge.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BEMER PETROLEUM CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27RALEY'S, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WEST COAST LABORATOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9B & R STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ABC SUPPLY CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEVI KRUPA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COUNTRY FAIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WHITE SANDS RV, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WFM HAWAII LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RIAGO INCORPORADO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEWTON MOTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EMC INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1J&J WELDING AND FENC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARMSTRONG WORLD INDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PINNACLE AUTOMOTIVE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CARIBBEAN PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Dishman Dodge, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Dishman Dodge has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Dishman Dodge in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Dishman Dodge sits at penalty rank #1,807 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($3,189 assessed).

How Dishman Dodge Compares

Dishman Dodge's 9.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-07

Last Inspection

2014-06-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,595

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $1,595 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$4,250

Current Penalty Amount

$3,189

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,061 from the initial assessment of $4,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Dishman Dodge compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dishman Dodge Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 18 1.7
Total Penalty $3,189 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,595 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dishman Dodge, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,189 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Dishman Dodge safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Dishman Dodge's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Dishman Dodge have?
Dishman Dodge has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,189.
How many OSHA inspections has Dishman Dodge had?
Dishman Dodge has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-07 and the most recent on 2014-06-17. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dishman Dodge?
Dishman Dodge has been assessed $3,189 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,250 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Dishman Dodge have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Dishman Dodge has 4 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 Dishman Dodge operate in?
Dishman Dodge 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 Dishman Dodge rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dishman Dodge ranks #66,844 (the lower 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 Dishman Dodge's safety record compare to industry average?
Dishman Dodge's total OSHA penalty of $3,189 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Morwats Inc. Dry River Store in Dayton, VA 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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