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Retail Trade · Wethersfield, CT

Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply in Wethersfield, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, The Sherwin Williams CO in Portland, OR is another retail trade employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.62.857.29.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WAL-MART STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BESTORQ INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PROFESSIONAL STONE K…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOLD & WHITE FOOD ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BROOKSHIRE GROCERY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHEWY, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALMART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLUE SKY WINDOWS AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILLIE'S MARINE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KIRKLAND'S STORES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LEXUS OF WAYZATA DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WALGREENS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMES CORLEW CHEVROL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DRYWALL DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JORGENSON OPTICAL SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JB FACTORY CARPET, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BULLDOG PLUMBING & D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Shop-Rite Hardware &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply sits at penalty rank #2,153 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($2,000 assessed).

How Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply Compares

Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-12-08

Last Inspection

2021-06-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$7,021

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

71.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,021 from the initial assessment of $7,021. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $2,000 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $3,571
View all 12,945 employers in Retail Trade →

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Spartannash Company DBA Family Fare Stores #1992 $2,000 MI Meadow View Growers, INC. $2,000 OH Walgreens of Puerto Rico INC $2,000 PR The Sherwin Williams CO $2,000 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar General Corporation, Store #3627 2 insp. Sherman, TX Wal-Mart Stores, INC. 2 insp. Pensacola, FL Bestorq INC 2 insp. Lincoln, NE Professional Stone Kitchen and Bath Corporation 2 insp. Olive Branch, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spartannash Company DBA Family Fare Stores #1992
Albion, MI
2 inspections $2,000
Meadow View Growers, INC.
New Carlisle, OH
2 inspections $2,000
Walgreens of Puerto Rico INC
Ponce, PR
3 inspections $2,000
The Sherwin Williams CO
Portland, OR
5 inspections $2,000
Hunter's Walk Home Centers, INC
Dawsonville, GA
2 inspections $2,000

Compare Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply vs Spartannash Company DBA Family Fare Stores #1992 side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply against Spartannash Company DBA Family Fare Stores #1992, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
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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 Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply have? ▼
Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply had? ▼
Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-12-08 and the most recent on 2021-06-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply? ▼
Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,021 (a 71.5% reduction).
Does Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply has 2 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 Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply operate in? ▼
Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply 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 Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply ranks #76,879 (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 Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shop-Rite Hardware & Paint Supply's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Sherwin Williams CO in Portland, OR is a similar retail trade employer with $2,000 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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