Retail Trade · Hillsboro, OR

Hot Topic INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hot Topic INC ranks #92,381 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$520
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #92,381
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hot Topic INC in Hillsboro, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hot Topic INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,381 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Pearson CJD INC in Richmond, VA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $515 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #92,381
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Hot Topic INC

$520
Retail Trade avg

$2,898

What this shows Hot Topic INC runs well below peers (0.18x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$520 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Hot Topic INC.

Hot Topic INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations 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.

Hot Topic INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Hot Topic INC is the #2,794 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($520).

How Hot Topic INC Compares

Hot Topic INC's 1.50 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 (0.18x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-11-09

Last Inspection

2012-01-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$260

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $260 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$520

Current Penalty Amount

$520

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric	Hot Topic INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.8
Violations	3	1.7
Total Penalty	$520	$2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$260	$3,571

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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hot Topic INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($520 here).

Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store $525 AZ Pearson CJD INC $515 VA Jim Mills Nissan $514 VA Valley Ford Sales INC $530 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midtown Direct LLC

Eugene, OR

2 inspections $520

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Roseburg, OR

2 inspections $525

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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 Hot Topic INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hot Topic INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 Hot Topic INC have? ▼

Hot Topic INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $520.

How many OSHA inspections has Hot Topic INC had? ▼

Hot Topic INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-09 and the most recent on 2012-01-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hot Topic INC? ▼

Hot Topic INC has been assessed $520 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Hot Topic INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hot Topic INC 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 Hot Topic INC operate in? ▼

Hot Topic INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 448140). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Hot Topic INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hot Topic INC ranks #92,381 (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 Hot Topic INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hot Topic INC's total OSHA penalty of $520 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, Pearson CJD INC in Richmond, VA is a similar retail trade employer with $515 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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