Transportation & Warehousing · Enfield, CT

Hallmark Cards

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hallmark Cards ranks #43,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,560
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,170
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hallmark Cards in Enfield, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,560. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hallmark Cards 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nelson Westerberg, INC. in Branchburg, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,560 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#43,170
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hallmark Cards compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hallmark Cards runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$7,560 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hallmark Cards.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRIME FLIGHT AVIATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9QUEEN OF AMERICA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WELLSVILLE TERMINAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31PIKES PEAK MOVING AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GO NEW YORK TOURS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ALABAMA STEEL TERMIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRESH & EASY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FAX CARGO SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UPS GROUND FREIGHT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COMBINED TRANSPORT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UPS GROUND FREIGHT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J & B MODERN TECH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INTERCHANGE GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AVIATION FUEL SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LYLE GAMRADT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM,I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Hallmark Cards, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Hallmark Cards has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hallmark Cards in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hallmark Cards ranks #1,871 at $7,560 current penalty.

How Hallmark Cards Compares

Hallmark Cards's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-17

Last Inspection

2015-04-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,780

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,780 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$12,600

Current Penalty Amount

$7,560

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,040 from the initial assessment of $12,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Hallmark Cards compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hallmark Cards Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $7,560 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,780 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Hallmark Cards safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Hallmark Cards's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hallmark Cards have?
Hallmark Cards has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,560.
How many OSHA inspections has Hallmark Cards had?
Hallmark Cards has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-17 and the most recent on 2015-04-22. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hallmark Cards?
Hallmark Cards has been assessed $7,560 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,600 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Hallmark Cards have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Hallmark Cards has 2 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 Hallmark Cards operate in?
Hallmark Cards operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hallmark Cards rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hallmark Cards ranks #43,170 (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 Hallmark Cards's safety record compare to industry average?
Hallmark Cards's total OSHA penalty of $7,560 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nelson Westerberg, INC. in Branchburg, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $7,560 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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