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Retail Trade · Seattle, WA

Lighting Supply INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lighting Supply INC ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lighting Supply INC in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lighting Supply INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Les Schwab Warehouse Center INC in Heppner, OR is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lighting Supply INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lighting Supply INC runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$100 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lighting Supply INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUBURBAN USED AUTO P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36LAEL, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRES ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SMITH'S FOOD AND DRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EAST COAST AUTO PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BODEGA LATINA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RACETRAC PETROLEUM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NIMNICHT CHEVROLET C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ASSOCIATED FEED AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BEST VALUE AUTO PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CRET LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PET SUPPLIES PLUS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PSP STORES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KAMCO SUPPLY CORP. O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCP OFFICE INTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PARTY N DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FURNITURE SOLUTIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CAPRI AGUADILLA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ROBERTS MOTOR COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24Lighting Supply INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Lighting Supply INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Lighting Supply INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Lighting Supply INC sits at penalty rank #3,124 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($100 assessed).

How Lighting Supply INC Compares

Lighting Supply INC's 2.50 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 (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-23

Last Inspection

2010-09-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $50 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

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

$100

Current Penalty Amount

$100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Lighting Supply INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $100 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($100 here).

Knecht's of Springfield INC $100 OR Rodney J Cameron $100 OR Les Schwab Warehouse Center INC $100 OR Woodrys Furniture INC $100 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Suburban Used Auto Parts T/a McKinney Auto Parts 2 insp. Suffolk, VA Lael, LTD. 2 insp. Houston, TX Tres Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Ogden, UT Smith's Food and Drug Center #392 2 insp. Dayton, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sandys Thrift
Wilbur, WA
2 inspections $100
Knecht's of Springfield INC
Keizer, OR
2 inspections $100
Builders Alliance LLC
Bellingham, WA
2 inspections $100
Pat Rimmer Tire Center INC
Burlington, WA
2 inspections $100
Les Schwab Warehouse Center INC
Heppner, OR
2 inspections $100

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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 Lighting Supply INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lighting Supply INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Lighting Supply INC have? ▼
Lighting Supply INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100.
How many OSHA inspections has Lighting Supply INC had? ▼
Lighting Supply INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-23 and the most recent on 2010-09-22. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lighting Supply INC? ▼
Lighting Supply INC has been assessed $100 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Lighting Supply INC operate in? ▼
Lighting Supply INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444190). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lighting Supply INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lighting Supply INC ranks #99,306 (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 Lighting Supply INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lighting Supply INC's total OSHA penalty of $100 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, Les Schwab Warehouse Center INC in Heppner, OR is a similar retail trade employer with $100 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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