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Retail Trade · Edinburg, TX

Los Pinos Hardware

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Los Pinos Hardware ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$9,000
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Los Pinos Hardware in Edinburg, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,000. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Los Pinos Hardware 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,781 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Parts Authority Waw, LLC in Bronx, NY is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,797 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,781
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $5K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($5K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Los Pinos Hardware compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Los Pinos Hardware runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$9,000 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Los Pinos Hardware.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARITE OF FLINT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FOREVER 21 RETAIL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOOD CHOICE JD II INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OPTIONS MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17INNOVATIVE COSMETIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SKOGEN'S FOODLINER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SONIC LONE TREE CADI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABC LIQUORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TC MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIRAGE FURNITURE GUAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TERRYVILLE AUTO PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEC EQUIPMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DMR AUTOMOTIVE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HABITAT FOR HUMANITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHEVROLET OF IRVINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Los Pinos Hardware, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Los Pinos Hardware has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Los Pinos Hardware in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Los Pinos Hardware sits at penalty rank #909 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($9,000 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Los Pinos Hardware at rank #4,711 of 8,492 employers ($4,781 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,000 OSHA penalties plus $4,781 WHD back wages (34.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Los Pinos Hardware Compares

Los Pinos Hardware's 4.50 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 above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-02-20

Last Inspection

2015-06-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $4,500 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$17,500

Current Penalty Amount

$9,000

Penalty Reduction

48.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,781

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,500 from the initial assessment of $17,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,781
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,391
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,781

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Los Pinos Hardware owed $4,781 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Los Pinos Hardware compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Los Pinos Hardware Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 9 1.7
Total Penalty $9,000 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,500 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Los Pinos Hardware, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,000 here).

Affordable Office Solutions, LLC $9,000 ME Dolgen Midwest, LLC $9,000 NV River City Tire INC. $9,000 CA Soicher Marin of Florida, LLC. $9,000 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Carite of Flint 2 insp. Flint, MI Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 2 insp. Farmington, CT Good Choice JD II INC 2 insp. Juana Diaz, PR Costco Wholesale Corporation 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bravo Supermarket
Fort Myers, FL
0 inspections $0
Pharmacy 90210
Beverly Hills, CA
0 inspections $0
Parts Authority Waw, LLC
Bronx, NY
2 inspections $13,797
Schocker Auto LLC
ST. Nazianz, WI
2 inspections $13,800
Dan's Custom Golf Carts
Williston, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Los Pinos Hardware's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Los Pinos Hardware against Bravo Supermarket, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Los Pinos Hardware's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Los Pinos Hardware also carries $4,781 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Los Pinos Hardware safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Los Pinos Hardware's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Los Pinos Hardware have? ▼
Los Pinos Hardware has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Los Pinos Hardware had? ▼
Los Pinos Hardware has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-20 and the most recent on 2015-06-16. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Los Pinos Hardware? ▼
Los Pinos Hardware has been assessed $9,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,500 (a 48.6% reduction). Additionally, $4,781 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Los Pinos Hardware have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Los Pinos Hardware has 6 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.
Has Los Pinos Hardware been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Los Pinos Hardware, resulting in $4,781 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Los Pinos Hardware operate in? ▼
Los Pinos Hardware operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444130). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Los Pinos Hardware owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Los Pinos Hardware owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $4,781 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Los Pinos Hardware rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Los Pinos Hardware ranks #38,293 (the upper 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 Los Pinos Hardware's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Los Pinos Hardware's total OSHA penalty of $9,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Parts Authority Waw, LLC in Bronx, NY is a similar retail trade employer with $13,797 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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