Establishment profile
HARDWARE SALES INC
2034 JAMES ST, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225
444130 — Hardware Stores
Summary
HARDWARE SALES INC has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $3,555 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,253 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HARDWARE SALES INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
78% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4441 within WA. Peer group: 1,253 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HARDWARE SALES INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for HARDWARE SALES INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for HARDWARE SALES INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HARDWARE SALES INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HARDWARE SALES INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for HARDWARE SALES INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HARDWARE SALES INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HARDWARE SALES INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureBACON CREEK CULVERT PURCHASE, MT BAKER RANGER DISTRICTcontract · Last action 2008-05-20$49,916
- Department of the InteriorNOCA - NEW CHAINSAWS FOR NOCA FIRE FUELS CREWcontract · Last action 2014-08-22$4,490
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-08-28$275
- Department of Veterans AffairsFLUSH LEVERcontract · Last action 2008-05-07$12
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 326122 - PLASTICS PIPE AND PIPE FITTING MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2014-08-22. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-27 | Referral | 3 | 1 | $2,800 | |
| 2019-07-03 | Referral | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-08-03 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $675 | |
| 2003-03-05 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-01-23 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-08-06 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-12-29 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-10-02 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $80 | |
| 1991-07-08 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HARDWARE SALES INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is HARDWARE SALES INC's OSHA violation history?
- HARDWARE SALES INC has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $3,555 in total penalties.
- How does HARDWARE SALES INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- HARDWARE SALES INC operates in the hardware stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2.