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Retail Trade · Puyallup, WA

McLendon Hardware INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McLendon Hardware INC ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

McLendon Hardware INC in Puyallup, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 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 McLendon Hardware INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hollywood Boutique in Tukwila, WA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How McLendon Hardware INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McLendon Hardware 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 McLendon Hardware INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGOLDEN STATE LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RINK'S GUN & SPORT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SUPER ORIENTAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE SALVATION ARMY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WALGREEN CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HERRICK GRAPEVINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FOREVER 21 RETAIL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WAL-MART SUPERCENTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CARIBBEAN ISLAND STO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AMERICAN TIRE DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6111 SALVAGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ATWOOD DISTRIBUTING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ARMY & AIR FORCE EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BATH & BODY WORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WAL-MART STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0REHBEIN FORD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEFENSE COMMISSARY L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MORGAN AUTOMOTIVE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DALITSO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4McLendon Hardware INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
McLendon Hardware INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

McLendon Hardware INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

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

How McLendon Hardware INC Compares

McLendon Hardware INC's 0.67 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

3

First Inspection

2010-03-10

Last Inspection

2013-06-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $33 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

2

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 McLendon Hardware INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McLendon Hardware INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $100 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McLendon Hardware 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).

Cartunes INC $100 OR Coastal Farm & Home Supply LLC $100 OR Eric Dahlgren $100 OR Brighter Homes INC $100 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Golden State Lumber 3 insp. Stockton, CA Rink's Gun & Sport 3 insp. Lockport, IL Super Oriental LLC 3 insp. Carolina, PR The Salvation Army 3 insp. Redding, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carson Cars INC
Lynnwood, WA
2 inspections $100
Hollywood Boutique
Tukwila, WA
2 inspections $100
Eric Dahlgren
Saint Helens, OR
2 inspections $100
Tune Station
Lakewood, WA
2 inspections $100
Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC.
Gastonia, NC
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 McLendon Hardware INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McLendon Hardware INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 McLendon Hardware INC have? ▼
McLendon Hardware INC has 2 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 McLendon Hardware INC had? ▼
McLendon Hardware INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-10 and the most recent on 2013-06-07. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McLendon Hardware INC? ▼
McLendon Hardware INC has been assessed $100 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does McLendon Hardware INC operate in? ▼
McLendon Hardware INC 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.
Where does McLendon Hardware INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McLendon Hardware 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 McLendon Hardware INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McLendon Hardware INC's total OSHA penalty of $100 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hollywood Boutique in Tukwila, WA 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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