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Retail Trade · Pensacola, FL

Garth's Auction Gallery

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garth's Auction Gallery ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty79% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Garth's Auction Gallery in Pensacola, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Garth's Auction Gallery 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Home Depot USA, INC #2734 in Chesterfield, MI is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Garth's Auction Gallery compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Garth's Auction Gallery runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Garth's Auction Gallery.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TAMURA SUPERETTE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HAWKINS EDDINS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WALGREEN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEP BOYS #209, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STONERIDGE KAUKAUNA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WORLD MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CVS ALBANY, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HUNGER MOUNTAIN COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VITTLE VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HIDALGO FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1REBECCA MINKOFF, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDEN CITY JEEP CHR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FIESTA MARKET, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STERLING HEIGHTS DOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DANHOF CHEVROLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAMPS PLUS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTH STAR PYROTECHN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LIECHTY HOMES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CM TRUSS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Garth's Auction Gall…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Garth's Auction Gallery has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Garth's Auction Gallery in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Garth's Auction Gallery ranks #1,410 at $5,000 current penalty.

How Garth's Auction Gallery Compares

Garth's Auction Gallery's 7.00 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-10

Last Inspection

2017-04-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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

$10,156

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

50.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,156 from the initial assessment of $10,156. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Garth's Auction Gallery compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Garth's Auction Gallery Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 14 1.7
Total Penalty $5,000 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Garth's Auction Gallery, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,000 here).

Supermercado Facundo INC $5,000 PR Volvo Parts North America, INC. $5,000 OH RC Willey $5,000 UT Sanford Food Store INC DBA Sanford Food Center $5,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Target Corporation 2 insp. East Hanover, NJ Tamura Superette, INC. 2 insp. Waianae, HI Hawkins Eddins, LLC 2 insp. Amarillo, TX Walgreen CO. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Supermercado Facundo INC
Hato Rey, PR
2 inspections $5,000
Volvo Parts North America, INC.
Lewis Center, OH
2 inspections $5,000
RC Willey
Salt Lake City, UT
3 inspections $5,000
Sanford Food Store INC DBA Sanford Food Center
Sanford, MI
3 inspections $5,000
Home Depot USA, INC #2734
Chesterfield, MI
2 inspections $5,000

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What to do with this record

Use Garth's Auction Gallery's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Garth's Auction Gallery against Supermercado Facundo INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Garth's Auction Gallery safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garth's Auction Gallery's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Garth's Auction Gallery have? ▼
Garth's Auction Gallery has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Garth's Auction Gallery had? ▼
Garth's Auction Gallery has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-10 and the most recent on 2017-04-05. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garth's Auction Gallery? ▼
Garth's Auction Gallery has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,156 (a 50.8% reduction).
Does Garth's Auction Gallery have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Garth's Auction Gallery has 11 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 Garth's Auction Gallery operate in? ▼
Garth's Auction Gallery operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Garth's Auction Gallery rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Garth's Auction Gallery ranks #55,488 (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 Garth's Auction Gallery's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garth's Auction Gallery's total OSHA penalty of $5,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Home Depot USA, INC #2734 in Chesterfield, MI is a similar retail trade employer with $5,000 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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