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Wholesale Trade · Albany, NY

Furniture Liquidators, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Furniture Liquidators, INC. ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious
$6,000
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Furniture Liquidators, INC. in Albany, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Furniture Liquidators, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 29 violations, averaging 14.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Superior Sales INC. in Hudsonville, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,000 in current penalties.

14.5
violations per inspection
86.2%
of violations were serious
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Furniture Liquidators, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Furniture Liquidators, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,000 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Furniture Liquidators, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.821.532.343OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRESOURCE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41PARK STEIN, INC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THREE SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SEA-3, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SONNY GLASBRENNER, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MEGADOOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOY GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHOICE FASTENERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCLANE FOODSERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORFOLK IRON & METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPIRE PACKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23QUALITY METALS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILLIAM L HRNCIR & F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARIBE HOME CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ORANGE GROVE COOPERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ETNA SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEN GRECO COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SYNERGY LABS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B&G MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HY-VEE DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Furniture Liquidator…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29
Furniture Liquidators, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 29 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Furniture Liquidators, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Furniture Liquidators, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,407 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,000 assessed).

How Furniture Liquidators, INC. Compares

Furniture Liquidators, INC.'s 14.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-09-19

Last Inspection

2019-09-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.5 violations per visit. That's $3,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

86.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

13.8% 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

$37,593

Current Penalty Amount

$6,000

Penalty Reduction

84.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,593 from the initial assessment of $37,593. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Furniture Liquidators, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Furniture Liquidators, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 29 5.5
Total Penalty $6,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,000 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Furniture Liquidators, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,000 here).

Cleveland Wire & Metal Recycling $6,000 OH A & O Forklift West LLC DBA a & O Forklift $6,000 MI Superior Sales INC. $6,000 MI Permatron Corporation $6,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Resource Management Companies 2 insp. Earth City, MO Park Stein, INC DBA Parkway Iron and Metal 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Three Sons, INC. 2 insp. Pico Rivera, CA Sea-3, INC. 2 insp. Newington, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cleveland Wire & Metal Recycling
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $6,000
A & O Forklift West LLC DBA a & O Forklift
Edmore, MI
2 inspections $6,000
Superior Sales INC.
Hudsonville, MI
2 inspections $6,000
Permatron Corporation
Elk Grove Village, IL
2 inspections $6,000
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Suffield, CT
2 inspections $6,000

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What to do with this record

Use Furniture Liquidators, 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 Furniture Liquidators, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Furniture Liquidators, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 2 inspections, including 25 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Furniture Liquidators, INC. have? ▼
Furniture Liquidators, INC. has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Furniture Liquidators, INC. had? ▼
Furniture Liquidators, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-19 and the most recent on 2019-09-19. This averages 14.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Furniture Liquidators, INC.? ▼
Furniture Liquidators, INC. has been assessed $6,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,593 (a 84.0% reduction).
Does Furniture Liquidators, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Furniture Liquidators, INC. has 25 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 Furniture Liquidators, INC. operate in? ▼
Furniture Liquidators, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423210). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Furniture Liquidators, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Furniture Liquidators, INC. ranks #50,303 (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 Furniture Liquidators, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Furniture Liquidators, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,000 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Superior Sales INC. in Hudsonville, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,000 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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