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Hudson Valley Lighting, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,750
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. in Newburgh, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, U.S. Postal Service, East DDC in Redmond, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,750 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hudson Valley Lighting, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R & L CARRIERS SHARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIBBLE TRUCKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRESH EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MAKESPACE LABS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DELTA AIR LINES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE SHAMROCK COMPANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KATOEN NATIE SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CENTRAL FLORIDA FREE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23KANN ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SYSCO SOUTHEAST FLOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEAONUS REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Hudson Valley Lighti…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. ranks #3,333 at $1,750 current penalty.

How Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. Compares

Hudson Valley Lighting, INC.'s 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-13

Last Inspection

2014-08-21

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $875 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,890

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

39.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,140 from the initial assessment of $2,890. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $1,750 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $875 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hudson Valley Lighting, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,750 here).

Grand Piano & Furniture CO $1,750 TN Penske Logistics $1,750 CA U.S. Postal Service, East DDC $1,750 WA Strickly Trucking INC $1,750 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service - Isanti 2 insp. Isanti, MN R & L Carriers Shared Services, LLC 2 insp. West Sacramento, CA Dibble Trucking, INC. 2 insp. Gardner, IL United Parcel Service INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Grand Piano & Furniture CO
Gray, TN
3 inspections $1,750
Penske Logistics
Manteca, CA
2 inspections $1,750
U.S. Postal Service, East DDC
Redmond, WA
3 inspections $1,750
Strickly Trucking INC
Grantsville, UT
2 inspections $1,750
Capital Trading LLC
Murray, UT
2 inspections $1,750

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What to do with this record

Use Hudson Valley Lighting, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hudson Valley Lighting, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. have? ▼
Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. had? ▼
Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-13 and the most recent on 2014-08-21. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hudson Valley Lighting, INC.? ▼
Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,890 (a 39.4% reduction).
Does Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. has 4 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 Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. operate in? ▼
Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hudson Valley Lighting, INC. ranks #78,998 (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 Hudson Valley Lighting, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hudson Valley Lighting, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,750 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service, East DDC in Redmond, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,750 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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