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Retail Trade · Lockport, IL

Rink's Gun & Sport

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rink's Gun & Sport ranks #64,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,600
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#64,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rink's Gun & Sport in Lockport, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rink's Gun & Sport 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Walmart Stores #5376 in Tawas City, MI is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,600 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#64,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rink's Gun & Sport compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rink's Gun & Sport runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$3,600 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Rink's Gun & Sport.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINGLES MARKETS, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BARBUR WORLD FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MCLENDON HARDWARE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPT OF THE ARMY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FOREVER 21 RETAIL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALMACENES ARILOPE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WALMART SUPERCENTER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DG RETAIL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DG RETAIL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TENNESSEE VALLEY FEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BULLET TRAP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DINUBA LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WILLAMETTE WATER TEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SPRINGFIELD TIRE FAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WALMART #2100, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NORTHGATE GONZALEZ, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RBM LUMBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MICHELIN NORTH AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2C & C CABINETS & GRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FOOD LION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Rink's Gun & Sport, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
Rink's Gun & Sport has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Rink's Gun & Sport in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rink's Gun & Sport ranks #1,709 at $3,600 current penalty.

How Rink's Gun & Sport Compares

Rink's Gun & Sport's 4.33 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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-07-09

Last Inspection

2016-03-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $1,200 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$7,200

Current Penalty Amount

$3,600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,600 from the initial assessment of $7,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Rink's Gun & Sport compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rink's Gun & Sport Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 13 1.7
Total Penalty $3,600 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rink's Gun & Sport, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,600 here).

Walmart Stores #5376 $3,600 MI Summit Trailers Sales and Services $3,600 OH Heritage Automotive CORP. $3,600 FL Gardiners Home Furnishings Center, INC. $3,600 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ingles Markets, Incorporated 3 insp. Black Mountain, NC Barbur World Foods INC 3 insp. Portland, OR McLendon Hardware INC 3 insp. Puyallup, WA U.S. Dept of the Army 3 insp. Columbia, SC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Walmart Stores #5376
Tawas City, MI
2 inspections $3,600
Summit Trailers Sales and Services
Akron, OH
2 inspections $3,600
Heritage Automotive CORP.
Fort Myers, FL
2 inspections $3,600
Gardiners Home Furnishings Center, INC.
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $3,600
Marketon INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $3,600

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What to do with this record

Use Rink's Gun & Sport'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 Rink's Gun & Sport safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rink's Gun & Sport's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Rink's Gun & Sport have? ▼
Rink's Gun & Sport has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Rink's Gun & Sport had? ▼
Rink's Gun & Sport has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-09 and the most recent on 2016-03-14. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rink's Gun & Sport? ▼
Rink's Gun & Sport has been assessed $3,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Rink's Gun & Sport have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rink's Gun & Sport has 13 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 Rink's Gun & Sport operate in? ▼
Rink's Gun & Sport operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 451110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rink's Gun & Sport rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rink's Gun & Sport ranks #64,125 (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 Rink's Gun & Sport's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rink's Gun & Sport's total OSHA penalty of $3,600 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Walmart Stores #5376 in Tawas City, MI is a similar retail trade employer with $3,600 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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