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Retail Trade · Bethel, CT

Elon, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elon, INC. ranks #14,969 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$22,890
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,969
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elon, INC. in Bethel, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,890. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elon, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,969 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Aikahi Texaco in Kailua, HI is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#14,969
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Elon, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elon, INC. runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$22,890 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Elon, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAIRWAY MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE KROGER CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROBERT N. KARPP CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALMART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAFEWAY STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALMART SUPERCENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAN FERNANDO MOTOR C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WILLIAMSBURG HONDA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HOME DEPOT USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PINNACLE AUTOMOTIVE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FLOOR AND DECOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EMPTY THE NEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOMMY'S OF DETROIT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DUFFY'S OUTDOOR POWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ACCURATE RANGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ACE HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALPINE SKI CENTER, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAMOA NAPA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Elon, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Elon, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Elon, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Elon, INC. ranks #343 at $22,890 current penalty.

How Elon, INC. Compares

Elon, INC.'s 8.00 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 (7.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-09-26

Last Inspection

2019-10-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,445

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $11,445 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$35,310

Current Penalty Amount

$22,890

Penalty Reduction

35.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,420 from the initial assessment of $35,310. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Elon, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 16 1.7
Total Penalty $22,890 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,445 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elon, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,890 here).

Peerless Tyre Company $22,809 WY Auto Zone $23,000 CA Nudo Products, INC. $23,004 IL Autozone, INC. $22,769 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fairway Market 2 insp. Pelham, NY The Kroger CO. 2 insp. Peoria, IL Robert N. Karpp CO., INC. 2 insp. Attleboro, MA Walmart 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bravo Supermarkets - South Plainfield
South Plainfield, NJ
0 inspections $0
Apna Bazaar Cash & Carry Bensalem PA
Bensalem, PA
0 inspections $0
Shell - Hackettstown
Hackettstown, NJ
0 inspections $0
Jack Madden Ford
Norwood, MA
1 inspections $2,483
Aikahi Texaco
Kailua, HI
0 inspections $0

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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 Elon, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elon, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Elon, INC. have? ▼
Elon, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,890.
How many OSHA inspections has Elon, INC. had? ▼
Elon, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-26 and the most recent on 2019-10-09. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elon, INC.? ▼
Elon, INC. has been assessed $22,890 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,310 (a 35.2% reduction).
Does Elon, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elon, INC. has 14 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 Elon, INC. operate in? ▼
Elon, INC. 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 Elon, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elon, INC. ranks #14,969 (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 Elon, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elon, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,890 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aikahi Texaco in Kailua, HI 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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