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Wholesale Trade · Paterson, NJ

USA Hookah LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), USA Hookah LLC ranks #38,944 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,757
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,944
of 99,447 penalized employers

USA Hookah LLC in Paterson, NJ 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: $8,757. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected USA Hookah LLC 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 #38,944 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ariana Worldwide Georgia, LLC in Rincon, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,759 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#38,944
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 USA Hookah LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows USA Hookah LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$8,757 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is USA Hookah LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSFC GLOBAL SUPPLY CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8K.S.I. TRADING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BONDED LOGIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TROTTER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENERATOR SUPERCENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NESTER SIDING & WIND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TITANIUM METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLUMBIA BEAN/PROD C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25WINN LUMBER COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HORACIO CORTEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BEST VALUE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PAUL LUCIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARDINAL HEALTH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAWAIIAN HOUSEWARES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KNOXVILLE BEVERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PINT SIZE HAWAII LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND ONIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AXIS STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17D-S STEEL SUPPLY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21USA Hookah LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
USA Hookah LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

USA Hookah LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: USA Hookah LLC is the #1,887 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($8,757).

How USA Hookah LLC Compares

USA Hookah LLC's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-05-30

Last Inspection

2023-11-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,379

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,379 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$17,514

Current Penalty Amount

$8,757

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,757 from the initial assessment of $17,514. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How USA Hookah LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric USA Hookah LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $8,757 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,379 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,757 here).

Ariana Worldwide Georgia, LLC $8,759 GA J-20 Corporation $8,752 NY Clifton Steel Company $8,751 OH SGL Materials, INC. $8,750 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

SFC Global Supply Chain, INC. 2 insp. Suwanee, GA K.S.I. Trading CORP. 2 insp. Mechanicsville, VA Bonded Logic, INC. 2 insp. Chandler, AZ Trotter, INC. 2 insp. Litchfield, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ariana Worldwide Georgia, LLC
Rincon, GA
2 inspections $8,759
J-20 Corporation
Syracuse, NY
4 inspections $8,752
Clifton Steel Company
Maple Heights, OH
2 inspections $8,751
SGL Materials, INC.
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $8,750
Cumberland Scrap Processors
Russellville, KY
2 inspections $8,750

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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 USA Hookah LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, USA Hookah LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does USA Hookah LLC have? ▼
USA Hookah LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,757.
How many OSHA inspections has USA Hookah LLC had? ▼
USA Hookah LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-30 and the most recent on 2023-11-28. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for USA Hookah LLC? ▼
USA Hookah LLC has been assessed $8,757 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,514 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does USA Hookah LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. USA Hookah LLC 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 USA Hookah LLC operate in? ▼
USA Hookah LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423620). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does USA Hookah LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, USA Hookah LLC ranks #38,944 (the upper 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 USA Hookah LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
USA Hookah LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,757 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ariana Worldwide Georgia, LLC in Rincon, GA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $8,759 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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