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Other Services · Gardena, CA

Hammer Collection INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hammer Collection INC ranks #10,820 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty60% serious
$29,470
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,820
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hammer Collection INC in Gardena, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,470. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Hammer Collection INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,820 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Super Car Wash in Royal Oak, MI is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#10,820
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hammer Collection INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hammer Collection INC runs far above peers (9.6x 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

$29,470 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hammer Collection INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCROWN LINEN SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EAGLE UNITED TRUCK W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23DELAND TRUCK CENTER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14D-V.I.P. AUTO WASH &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW GEN AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLARK EXECUTIVE DETA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18E & J AUTOMOTIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WEDDING GOWN PRESERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HEATH OIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEARS OPERATIONS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THRUSH AUTOMOTIVE OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALL AROUND AUTOMOTIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HUBERT BUCHANAN DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALL-TRUCK SALES & PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HALL'S ELECTRIC MOTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CENTRO AUTOMOTRIZ DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KENSYL TYRE OF DURAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OAKLEY ENTERPRISES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN CLEANERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SMITHVILLE-CITY GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Hammer Collection INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Hammer Collection INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hammer Collection INC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Hammer Collection INC is the #109 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($29,470).

How Hammer Collection INC Compares

Hammer Collection INC's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (9.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-16

Last Inspection

2015-01-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,735

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $14,735 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$29,470

Current Penalty Amount

$29,470

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Hammer Collection INC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hammer Collection INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 15 3.8
Total Penalty $29,470 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,735 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hammer Collection INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,470 here).

All City Auto Body, INC. $29,387 NV Highland Light Steam Laundry, INC. $29,179 NY Pomp's Tire Service $29,156 WI Van-Am Paint and Fabrication $29,926 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Crown Linen Service, INC. 2 insp. Columbia, IL Eagle United Truck Wash LLC 2 insp. Milton, PA Deland Truck Center, INC. 2 insp. Deland, FL D-V.I.P. Auto Wash & Detailing Center, LLC 2 insp. East Cleveland, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dr. Car Wash Plus
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Super Car Wash
Royal Oak, MI
0 inspections $0
Douglas Taylor AC and Refrigeration
Largo, FL
0 inspections $0
All City Auto Body, INC.
Henderson, NV
2 inspections $29,387
Big Joe California North, INC.
Hayward, CA
4 inspections $29,305

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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 Hammer Collection INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hammer Collection INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hammer Collection INC have? ▼
Hammer Collection INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,470.
How many OSHA inspections has Hammer Collection INC had? ▼
Hammer Collection INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-16 and the most recent on 2015-01-28. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hammer Collection INC? ▼
Hammer Collection INC has been assessed $29,470 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hammer Collection INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hammer Collection INC has 9 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 Hammer Collection INC operate in? ▼
Hammer Collection INC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811420). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hammer Collection INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hammer Collection INC ranks #10,820 (the top quarter 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 Hammer Collection INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hammer Collection INC's total OSHA penalty of $29,470 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (9.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Super Car Wash in Royal Oak, MI is a similar other services 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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