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Retail Trade · Fife, WA

Farwest Sports INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Farwest Sports INC ranks #79,405 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$1,700
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Farwest Sports INC in Fife, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Farwest Sports INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,405 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Lyfe Tea in Cookeville, TN is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#79,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Farwest Sports INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Farwest Sports INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,700 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Farwest Sports INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedO'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VIVA KIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MI PUEBLO SAN JOSE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DISCOUNT TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DRUGSTORE.COM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WALMART SUPERCENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DMSI STAFFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RANDASH AUTO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW ALBERTSON'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROCA TILE USA, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHOP RITE SUPERMARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CERTAINTEED LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VALENTI FORD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BUREAU SERVICE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARY LU HENDON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAPCO MART # 3009, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Farwest Sports INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Farwest Sports INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Farwest Sports INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Farwest Sports INC is the #2,255 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($1,700).

How Farwest Sports INC Compares

Farwest Sports INC's 12.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-23

Last Inspection

2012-08-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $850 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

20

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$1,700

Current Penalty Amount

$1,700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Farwest Sports INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 25 1.7
Total Penalty $1,700 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $850 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Farwest Sports INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,700 here).

Crossville Ford-Lincoln-Mercury INC $1,700 TN Big B'S $1,700 MS Interproduce, INC. $1,700 MA Goodwill DE Puerto Rico, INC $1,700 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

O'reilly Automotive Stores, INC. 2 insp. Santa Fe, NM Altman Specialty Plants, LLC 2 insp. Salinas, CA Costco Wholesale Corporation 2 insp. Milford, CT Viva Kia 2 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Crossville Ford-Lincoln-Mercury INC
Crossville, TN
2 inspections $1,700
Lyfe Tea
Cookeville, TN
0 inspections $0
Ballentine Antique & Storage
Irmo, SC
0 inspections $0
Thrifty Way Pharmacy of Abbeville
Abbeville, LA
0 inspections $0
Goodwill DE Puerto Rico, INC
Carolina, PR
2 inspections $1,700

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Farwest Sports INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Farwest Sports INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Farwest Sports INC have? ▼
Farwest Sports INC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Farwest Sports INC had? ▼
Farwest Sports INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-23 and the most recent on 2012-08-13. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Farwest Sports INC? ▼
Farwest Sports INC has been assessed $1,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Farwest Sports INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Farwest Sports INC has 5 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 Farwest Sports INC operate in? ▼
Farwest Sports INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 451110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Farwest Sports INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Farwest Sports INC ranks #79,405 (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 Farwest Sports INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Farwest Sports INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,700 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lyfe Tea in Cookeville, TN 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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