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Retail Trade · Austin, TX

The Jewelry Channel INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Jewelry Channel INC. ranks #59,109 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$4,380
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,109
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Jewelry Channel INC. in Austin, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,380. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Jewelry Channel INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,109 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Motor Parts and Exhaust, LLC in Edgerton, WI is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#59,109
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Jewelry Channel INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Jewelry Channel INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$4,380 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 The Jewelry Channel INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEVEN SEAS 42ND ST. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MC EMPLOYEE MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENVELOPE SOLUTIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOYOTA OF ST THOMAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CHEDRAUI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ESSAAR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WASHINGTON AUTO PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WALL STREET MARKETS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YOUNG'S OF RIDGEFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STEREO WAREHOUSE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MICRO CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1APPLIANCE ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RAMM BEAUTY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IMEMORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ISLAND FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AURORA LAWNMOWER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CAROLANE PROPANE GAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OFFICE MAX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3The Jewelry Channel …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
The Jewelry Channel INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

The Jewelry Channel INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, The Jewelry Channel INC. sits at penalty rank #1,561 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($4,380 assessed).

How The Jewelry Channel INC. Compares

The Jewelry Channel INC.'s 2.00 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 (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-01

Last Inspection

2015-07-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,190

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,190 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$7,300

Current Penalty Amount

$4,380

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,920 from the initial assessment of $7,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How The Jewelry Channel INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Jewelry Channel INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $4,380 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,190 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Jewelry Channel INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,380 here).

Wayne's Carpet Hut Kaimuki $4,375 HI Wholesale & Liquidation Experts, LLC $4,368 GA Vince and Joes Fruit Market INC $4,400 MI The Home Depot $4,400 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Seven Seas 42nd ST. LLC 2 insp. New York, NY 2mc Employee Management LLC 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH Envelope Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Lewis Center, OH Toyota of ST Thomas 2 insp. Charlotte Amalie, VI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brown's Hardware
Falls Church, VA
0 inspections $0
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Portsmouth, NH
0 inspections $0
Star Stop #85
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Motor Parts and Exhaust, LLC
Edgerton, WI
0 inspections $0
CoGo's
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use The Jewelry Channel INC.'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 The Jewelry Channel INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Jewelry Channel INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 The Jewelry Channel INC. have? ▼
The Jewelry Channel INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,380.
How many OSHA inspections has The Jewelry Channel INC. had? ▼
The Jewelry Channel INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-01 and the most recent on 2015-07-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Jewelry Channel INC.? ▼
The Jewelry Channel INC. has been assessed $4,380 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,300 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does The Jewelry Channel INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Jewelry Channel INC. has 3 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 The Jewelry Channel INC. operate in? ▼
The Jewelry Channel INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 448310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Jewelry Channel INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Jewelry Channel INC. ranks #59,109 (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 The Jewelry Channel INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Jewelry Channel INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,380 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Motor Parts and Exhaust, LLC in Edgerton, WI is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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