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Retail Trade · Prosser, WA

Tom Denchel Ford Country INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tom Denchel Ford Country INC ranks #89,213 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$760
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,213
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tom Denchel Ford Country INC in Prosser, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $760. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tom Denchel Ford Country INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,213 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Haverty Furniture Companies, INC. in Braselton, GA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $752 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#89,213
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tom Denchel Ford Country INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tom Denchel Ford Country INC runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$760 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Tom Denchel Ford Country INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOLONY HARDWARE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NATIONAL STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DELRAY MOTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MARINE MAX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FISHERMAN'S FLEET INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 936 APPLIANCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MORGAN POWER EQUIPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BROWN & WOOD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J/R MOTORS 818 KAPIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AJF CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIGNET JEWELERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JWW SERVICE STATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOWE'S HOME CENTERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WALMART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WALMART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COSTCO WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NAPA DES MOINES DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Tom Denchel Ford Cou…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Tom Denchel Ford Country INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Tom Denchel Ford Country INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tom Denchel Ford Country INC ranks #2,671 at $760 current penalty.

How Tom Denchel Ford Country INC Compares

Tom Denchel Ford Country INC's 5.00 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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-22

Last Inspection

2012-06-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$380

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $380 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$2,760

Current Penalty Amount

$760

Penalty Reduction

72.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $2,760. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Tom Denchel Ford Country INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tom Denchel Ford Country INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 10 1.7
Total Penalty $760 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $380 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tom Denchel Ford Country INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($760 here).

PG Long Floorcovering LLC $760 OR Supermercado MR Special INC $763 PR Ralphs Grocery Company $755 CA Haverty Furniture Companies, INC. $752 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Colony Hardware Corporation 2 insp. Ridgefield, NJ National Stores, INC. 2 insp. Syracuse, NY Home Depot 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Tractor Supply Company 2 insp. Waterville, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

PG Long Floorcovering LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $760
Supermercado MR Special INC
Mayaguez, PR
2 inspections $763
Haverty Furniture Companies, INC.
Braselton, GA
2 inspections $752
Pier 1 Imports INC.
Montclair, CA
2 inspections $750
Whole Foods Market
Los Altos, CA
2 inspections $750

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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 Tom Denchel Ford Country INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tom Denchel Ford Country INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Tom Denchel Ford Country INC have? ▼
Tom Denchel Ford Country INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $760.
How many OSHA inspections has Tom Denchel Ford Country INC had? ▼
Tom Denchel Ford Country INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-22 and the most recent on 2012-06-06. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tom Denchel Ford Country INC? ▼
Tom Denchel Ford Country INC has been assessed $760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,760 (a 72.5% reduction).
Does Tom Denchel Ford Country INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tom Denchel Ford Country INC has 4 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 Tom Denchel Ford Country INC operate in? ▼
Tom Denchel Ford Country INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tom Denchel Ford Country INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tom Denchel Ford Country INC ranks #89,213 (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 Tom Denchel Ford Country INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tom Denchel Ford Country INC's total OSHA penalty of $760 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, Haverty Furniture Companies, INC. in Braselton, GA is a similar retail trade employer with $752 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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