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Retail Trade · Yakima, WA

Valley Ford Sales INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valley Ford Sales INC ranks #92,183 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty15% serious
$530
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#92,183
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valley Ford Sales INC in Yakima, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $530. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Valley Ford Sales INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,183 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hot Topic INC in Hillsboro, OR is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $520 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
15.4%
of violations were serious
#92,183
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Valley Ford Sales INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Valley Ford Sales INC runs well below peers (0.18x 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

$530 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 Valley Ford Sales INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWAL-MART ASSOCIATES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MFS SUPPLY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RUGS USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PEARL FACTORY, THE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10REAL ESTATE ROOFING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ZWILLING J.A. HENCKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ABB OPTICAL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GRACE'S MARKETPLACE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WALMART PUERTO RICO,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BETTER WORLD BOOKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ZARA PUERTO RICO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EVERGREEN ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CSK AUTO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KOHL'S DEPARTMENT ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LIQUID BIDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14THE TIRE GUYS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UOF, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Valley Ford Sales INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
Valley Ford Sales INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Valley Ford Sales INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Valley Ford Sales INC sits at penalty rank #2,790 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($530 assessed).

How Valley Ford Sales INC Compares

Valley Ford Sales INC's 4.33 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 (0.18x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-14

Last Inspection

2011-12-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$177

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $177 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

15.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

84.6% 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

$1,550

Current Penalty Amount

$530

Penalty Reduction

65.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,020 from the initial assessment of $1,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Valley Ford Sales INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Valley Ford Sales INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 13 1.7
Total Penalty $530 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $177 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($530 here).

Calistoga Mining CORP $530 OR Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store $525 AZ Fred Meyer Stores INC $525 OR Midtown Direct LLC $520 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wal-Mart Associates, INC. 3 insp. Fresno, CA MFS Supply, LLC 3 insp. Solon, OH Rugs USA 3 insp. Cranbury, NJ Pearl Factory, the 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Calistoga Mining CORP
Corvallis, OR
2 inspections $530
Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store
Tucson, AZ
3 inspections $525
Fred Meyer Stores INC
Roseburg, OR
2 inspections $525
Midtown Direct LLC
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $520
Hot Topic INC
Hillsboro, OR
2 inspections $520

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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 Valley Ford Sales INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Valley Ford Sales INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 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 Valley Ford Sales INC have? ▼
Valley Ford Sales INC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $530.
How many OSHA inspections has Valley Ford Sales INC had? ▼
Valley Ford Sales INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-14 and the most recent on 2011-12-12. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valley Ford Sales INC? ▼
Valley Ford Sales INC has been assessed $530 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,550 (a 65.8% reduction).
Does Valley Ford Sales INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Valley Ford Sales INC 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 Valley Ford Sales INC operate in? ▼
Valley Ford Sales 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 Valley Ford Sales INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valley Ford Sales INC ranks #92,183 (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 Valley Ford Sales INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Valley Ford Sales INC's total OSHA penalty of $530 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, Hot Topic INC in Hillsboro, OR is a similar retail trade employer with $520 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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