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Retail Trade · Lubbock, TX

Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. ranks #30,760 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty78% serious
$11,646
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,760
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. in Lubbock, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,646. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,760 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, La Michoacana Meat Market# 32 in Sherman, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#30,760
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. runs well above peers (4.0x 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

$11,646 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRV WORLD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOME STATION AUTO, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WARE-BUTLER BUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOMEZ SUPERMARKET CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALDI INC. (WISCONSIN), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RED JACKET ORCHARDS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SINGH & KAUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HIBBETT SPORTING GOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SECURITY LUMBER & SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAGIC CITY CYCLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TIRE COUNTRY OF JACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LIPARI FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PUERTO RICO APPAREL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HART MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19KROGER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENE'S HARDWARE AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TIRE WORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRU OF PR INC HNC TO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Fireplaces Unlimited…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. is the #722 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($11,646).

How Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. Compares

Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD.'s 4.50 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 (4.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-18

Last Inspection

2022-06-29

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,823

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $5,823 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$22,542

Current Penalty Amount

$11,646

Penalty Reduction

48.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,896 from the initial assessment of $22,542. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 9 1.7
Total Penalty $11,646 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,823 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,646 here).

Koolau Farmers INC $11,642 HI Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, INC. $11,656 WI Cost Plus, INC. $11,636 CA Best Buy Shutters $11,624 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

RV World, LLC 2 insp. West Coxsackie, NY Home Station Auto, LLC. 2 insp. Home, PA Ware-Butler Building Supply 2 insp. Orrington, ME Gomez Supermarket Corporation 2 insp. Concord, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Express Gas 2
Memphis, TN
0 inspections $0
Freedom Home Furnishing
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
El Tapatio Meat Market, Inc.
Little Elm, TX
0 inspections $0
Koolau Farmers INC
Kaneohe, HI
2 inspections $11,642
La Michoacana Meat Market# 32
Sherman, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD.'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 Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. have? ▼
Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,646.
How many OSHA inspections has Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. had? ▼
Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-18 and the most recent on 2022-06-29. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD.? ▼
Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. has been assessed $11,646 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,542 (a 48.3% reduction).
Does Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. has 7 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 Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. operate in? ▼
Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 442299). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD. ranks #30,760 (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 Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fireplaces Unlimited, LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,646 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, La Michoacana Meat Market# 32 in Sherman, TX 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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