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Retail Trade · Philadelphia, PA

Elegant Furniture and Lighting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elegant Furniture and Lighting ranks #43,699 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$7,439
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,699
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elegant Furniture and Lighting in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,439. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Elegant Furniture and Lighting 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,699 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Alfredo Soegaard E Hijos INC. in Rio Grande, PR is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,425 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#43,699
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Elegant Furniture and Lighting compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elegant Furniture and Lighting runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$7,439 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Elegant Furniture and Lighting.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARITE OF FLINT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FOREVER 21 RETAIL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOOD CHOICE JD II INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OPTIONS MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17INNOVATIVE COSMETIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SKOGEN'S FOODLINER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SONIC LONE TREE CADI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABC LIQUORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TC MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIRAGE FURNITURE GUAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TERRYVILLE AUTO PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEC EQUIPMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DMR AUTOMOTIVE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HABITAT FOR HUMANITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHEVROLET OF IRVINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Elegant Furniture an…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Elegant Furniture and Lighting has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Elegant Furniture and Lighting in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Elegant Furniture and Lighting sits at penalty rank #1,061 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($7,439 assessed).

How Elegant Furniture and Lighting Compares

Elegant Furniture and Lighting's 2.50 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-06-26

Last Inspection

2024-06-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,720

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,720 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$10,626

Current Penalty Amount

$7,439

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,187 from the initial assessment of $10,626. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Elegant Furniture and Lighting compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elegant Furniture and Lighting Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $7,439 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,720 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elegant Furniture and Lighting, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,439 here).

Alfredo Soegaard E Hijos INC. $7,425 PR Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS $7,422 KS Suburban Chevrolet Cadillac LLC $7,420 MI Alabama Goodwill Industries, INC. $7,458 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Carite of Flint 2 insp. Flint, MI Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 2 insp. Farmington, CT Good Choice JD II INC 2 insp. Juana Diaz, PR Costco Wholesale Corporation 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fisk Farm & Home
Monona, IA
0 inspections $0
La Verne Shell
La Verne, CA
0 inspections $0
Supermercado Carniceria Napo Velez - Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
0 inspections $0
7-Eleven #1534 - 25973A
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Alfredo Soegaard E Hijos INC.
Rio Grande, PR
2 inspections $7,425

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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 Elegant Furniture and Lighting safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elegant Furniture and Lighting's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Elegant Furniture and Lighting have? ▼
Elegant Furniture and Lighting has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,439.
How many OSHA inspections has Elegant Furniture and Lighting had? ▼
Elegant Furniture and Lighting has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-06-26 and the most recent on 2024-06-26. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elegant Furniture and Lighting? ▼
Elegant Furniture and Lighting has been assessed $7,439 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,626 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Elegant Furniture and Lighting have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elegant Furniture and Lighting 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 Elegant Furniture and Lighting operate in? ▼
Elegant Furniture and Lighting operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444190). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elegant Furniture and Lighting rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elegant Furniture and Lighting ranks #43,699 (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 Elegant Furniture and Lighting's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elegant Furniture and Lighting's total OSHA penalty of $7,439 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alfredo Soegaard E Hijos INC. in Rio Grande, PR is a similar retail trade employer with $7,425 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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