Retail Trade · Baton Rouge, LA

Heck Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heck Industries, INC. ranks #89,115 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$776
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,115
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heck Industries, INC. in Baton Rouge, LA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $776. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heck Industries, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,115 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Ralphs Grocery Company in Compton, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $755 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#89,115
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Heck Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Heck Industries, INC. runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$776 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Heck Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALMART SUPERCENTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21FLOORING CENTER USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PETSMART, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RALPHS FOOD 4 LESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAST STOP 1132, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TIETZ'S PIGGLY WIGGLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARY MATHEWS MOTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32J&M SALES OF TEXAS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RV RETAILER EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QVC, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HABITAT FOR HUMANITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GALLATIN IMPORT GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PVH CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RR BUFFALO GROVE LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KROGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEIJER NEWPORT DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHARLIE ROGERS FORD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SANDRA'S BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Heck Industries, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Heck Industries, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Heck Industries, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Heck Industries, INC. is the #2,669 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($776).

How Heck Industries, INC. Compares

Heck Industries, INC.'s 0.50 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 below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-26

Last Inspection

2018-04-05

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$388

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $388 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,294

Current Penalty Amount

$776

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $518 from the initial assessment of $1,294. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Heck Industries, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heck Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $776 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $388 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Heck Industries, INC., both outside LA 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 Heck Industries, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Heck Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Heck Industries, INC. have?
Heck Industries, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $776.
How many OSHA inspections has Heck Industries, INC. had?
Heck Industries, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-26 and the most recent on 2018-04-05. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heck Industries, INC.?
Heck Industries, INC. has been assessed $776 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,294 (a 40.0% reduction).
What industry does Heck Industries, INC. operate in?
Heck Industries, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444190). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Heck Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heck Industries, INC. ranks #89,115 (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 Heck Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Heck Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $776 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ralphs Grocery Company in Compton, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $755 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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