Retail Trade · Columbia Falls, MT

Les Schwab INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Les Schwab INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

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OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections

Les Schwab INC. in Columbia Falls, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Les Schwab INC. 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Craftforce Services INC in Santa Rosa, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
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What the Data Says About Les Schwab INC.

The federal enforcement record for Les Schwab INC. in Columbia Falls, MT shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Les Schwab INC. to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,879 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-03-28 to 2023-03-21, a window of roughly 11 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-03-28

Last Inspection

2023-03-21

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Les Schwab INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Les Schwab INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.8
Violations	0	1.7
Total Penalty	$0	$2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,566

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Les Schwab INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Les Schwab INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 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 Les Schwab INC. have? ▼

Les Schwab INC. has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Les Schwab INC. had? ▼

Les Schwab INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-28 and the most recent on 2023-03-21. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Les Schwab INC.? ▼

Les Schwab INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does Les Schwab INC. operate in? ▼

Les Schwab INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441320). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.

How does Les Schwab INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Les Schwab INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Craftforce Services INC in Santa Rosa, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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