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Retail Trade · Redding, CA

LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California ranks #19,283 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$18,425
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,283
of 99,447 penalized employers

LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California in Redding, 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: $18,425. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,283 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, RBM Lumber, INC. in Columbia Falls, MT is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $18,420 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#19,283
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California runs far above peers (6.4x 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

$18,425 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHEDRAUI USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PHELPS TIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37ABC HOME FURNISHINGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TOPS MARKETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FREDERICKTOWN BUTCHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PAY AND SAVE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACK CROW CANDLE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FASTENAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KROGER CO (THE), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KROGER COMPANY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MALLOY FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE NEW 5-7-9 AND BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EAGLE INDUSTRIES DEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TIENDA Y CARNICERIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DOLLAR TREE STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COASTAL FARM & HOME …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IRVINGTON ACE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LKQ Corporation / LK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California sits at penalty rank #446 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($18,425 assessed).

How LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California Compares

LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California's 2.00 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 far above peers (6.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-06-19

Last Inspection

2022-01-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,213

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $9,213 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$26,390

Current Penalty Amount

$18,425

Penalty Reduction

30.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,965 from the initial assessment of $26,390. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $18,425 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,213 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,425 here).

RBM Lumber, INC. $18,420 MT Walmart Supercenter $18,467 NY Tallahassee CH, LLC $18,494 FL Nebraskaland INC. $18,500 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree INC. 2 insp. Spanish Springs, NV Chedraui USA INC. 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Phelps Tire Company 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Abc Home Furnishings, INC. 2 insp. South Hackensack, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

RBM Lumber, INC.
Columbia Falls, MT
3 inspections $18,420
Zeigler Chevrolet of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
0 inspections $0
Prime Time Butcher
Woodbury, NY
0 inspections $0
Zion Market
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Jasbir Corporation - Roselle
Roselle, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California'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 LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California have? ▼
LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,425.
How many OSHA inspections has LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California had? ▼
LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-19 and the most recent on 2022-01-27. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California? ▼
LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California has been assessed $18,425 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,390 (a 30.2% reduction).
Does LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California has 1 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 LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California operate in? ▼
LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California ranks #19,283 (the top quarter 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 LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LKQ Corporation / LKQ Northern California's total OSHA penalty of $18,425 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, RBM Lumber, INC. in Columbia Falls, MT is a similar retail trade employer with $18,420 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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