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Retail Trade · Cranbury, NJ

Rugs USA

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rugs USA has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$15,635
Back wages owed

Rugs USA in Cranbury, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 73 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rugs USA 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $15,635 in back wages owed to 73 affected workers. For comparison, Amerigas Propane, L.P. in Ravenna, OH is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,625 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$15,635
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $16K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($16K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Rugs USA.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRITE RUG CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHAMBERS LEASING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MIDWEST SPORTING GOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20FRED'S INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VALLEY FORD SALES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GASCAR TRADITION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0J CREW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNIFIED GROCERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14707 GUN SHOP INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19LITTLE TIKES COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PEP BOYS MANNY MOE &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NEW MEXICANN NATURAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25MORRIS FURNITURE CO.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PAYLESS DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TM PIERCE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL LUMBER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE FAMILY CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Rugs USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0
Rugs USA has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

Rugs USA in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Rugs USA ranks #2,007 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($15,635). Rugs USA carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #2,007 of 8,492 Retail Trade employers on WHD back wages ($15,635).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $15,635 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Rugs USA Compares

3 OSHA inspections on record for Rugs USA in Cranbury, NJ, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Rugs USA to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,898 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-07-11

Last Inspection

2021-05-08

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$15,635
Employees Affected
73
WHD Violations
73
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$214
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$15,635

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Rugs USA owed $15,635 in back wages to 73 employees across 1 case and 73 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 Rugs USA compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rugs USA Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 0 1.7
Total Penalty $0 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rugs USA, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rite Rug CO. 3 insp. West Chester, OH Chambers Leasing 3 insp. Turner, ME Midwest Sporting Goods 3 insp. Lyons, IL Fred's INC 3 insp. Memphis, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amerigas Propane, L.P.
Ravenna, OH
2 inspections $15,625
Pricesmart INC.
Medley, FL
2 inspections $15,645
Shell Nyack
Nyack, NY
0 inspections $0
Cost U Less
Pago Pago, AS
7 inspections $15,654
India Bazaar
Richardson, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Rugs USA's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Rugs USA against Amerigas Propane, L.P., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Rugs USA's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Rugs USA also carries $15,635 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 Rugs USA safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rugs USA's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 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 Rugs USA have? ▼
Rugs USA has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Rugs USA had? ▼
Rugs USA has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-11 and the most recent on 2021-05-08. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rugs USA? ▼
Rugs USA has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $15,635 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Rugs USA been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Rugs USA, resulting in $15,635 in back wages owed to 73 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Rugs USA operate in? ▼
Rugs USA operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 442210). 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 Rugs USA owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Rugs USA 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 $15,635 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Rugs USA's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rugs USA's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Amerigas Propane, L.P. in Ravenna, OH is a similar retail trade employer with $15,625 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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