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Real Estate & Rental · Oroville, CA

Hignell Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hignell Incorporated has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,650
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,688
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
20%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Hignell Incorporated

The federal enforcement record for Hignell Incorporated in Oroville, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,650 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,650 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $825. Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,394 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-03-27 to 2023-06-07, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$2,208

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 $2,208.

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 1,674 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hignell Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.1
Violations 4 2.3
Total Penalty $1,650 $2,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $825 $2,208
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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 1,674 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,815 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
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 $2,394 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.

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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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