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Real Estate & Rental · Oroville, CA

Hignell Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hignell Incorporated ranks #79,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,650
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hignell Incorporated in Oroville, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hignell Incorporated 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, John Trien Realty in El Paso, TX is another real estate & rental employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#79,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hignell Incorporated compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Real Estate & Rental per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hignell Incorporated 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

$1,650 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Real Estate & Rental employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hignell Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPATRICK E. GORMAN HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENERSTAR RENTALS & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HARLAN D DOUGLASS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AEP REGION CAROLINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TREND SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOXY MANAGEMENT LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAULKNER REAL ESTATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUN RENTAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15AUDIO & LIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TEJAS ASSOCIATES, LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMEREAM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0APARTMENT MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LYNCH ROAD PROPERTIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTLAND REDEVELOPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALAMO RENT A CAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RENT A CENTER EAST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6IRON SPRINGS RESORT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PLAZA INTERNACIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDUSTRIAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FULL THROTTLE POWERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Hignell Incorporated, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Hignell Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Real Estate & Rental peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hignell Incorporated in the Real Estate & Rental enforcement ledger

Real Estate & Rental sector: Hignell Incorporated is the #374 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 534 employers with nonzero fines ($1,650).

How Hignell Incorporated Compares

Hignell Incorporated's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 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

2023-03-27

Last Inspection

2023-06-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,210

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $825 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,210.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$1,650

Current Penalty Amount

$1,650

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

How Hignell Incorporated compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hignell Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.1
Violations 4 2.3
Total Penalty $1,650 $2,397
Avg Penalty per Inspection $825 $2,210
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Nationwide Real Estate & Rental peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hignell Incorporated, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,650 here).

Sun Rental Center $1,650 WA Denamis, INC. $1,650 MD Coast Crane Company $1,650 WA Nevada Commercial Services, INC. $1,680 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Patrick E. Gorman Housing CO., INC. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Enerstar Rentals & Services, LTD 2 insp. Pyote, TX Harlan D Douglass 2 insp. Mead, WA Aep Region Carolina 2 insp. Rio Grande, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Real Estate & Rental

Showing 5 of 1670 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sun Rental Center
Kennewick, WA
2 inspections $1,650
Denamis, INC.
Nottingham, MD
2 inspections $1,650
Coast Crane Company
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $1,650
John Trien Realty
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Afforadable Large Properties, LLC
Myrtle Beach, SC
0 inspections $0

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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 Hignell Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hignell Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Real Estate & Rental industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hignell Incorporated have? ▼
Hignell Incorporated has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Hignell Incorporated had? ▼
Hignell Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-27 and the most recent on 2023-06-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hignell Incorporated? ▼
Hignell Incorporated has been assessed $1,650 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Hignell Incorporated operate in? ▼
Hignell Incorporated operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 531311). This industry has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,812 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hignell Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hignell Incorporated ranks #79,828 (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 Hignell Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hignell Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $1,650 is below the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, John Trien Realty in El Paso, TX is a similar real estate & rental 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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