Establishment profile
HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC.
4104 C ST NE STE 200, AUBURN, WA, 98002
Operated by Kontoor Brands, Inc · 1 of 9 establishments
448140 — Family Clothing Stores
Summary
HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 12 years of recorded history, with $5,400 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 87th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 177 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 74th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls 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 (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 6 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $5,400 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 8001.5030 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8001.6050 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8634.0050 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8097.0002 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8001.302001 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8636.0005 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4481 within WA. Peer group: 177 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) 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 HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) 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 HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The recalled clothing fails to meet flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2023-03-02. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Helly Hansen Recalls Adult Workwear Sweatshirts and Hoodies Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Burn Hazard #23141 | Mar 2023 | The recalled clothing fails to meet flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-16 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $3,900 | |
| 2014-07-14 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $1,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC. is one of 9 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Kontoor Brands, Inc across all 9 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in family clothing stores within WA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- NORDSTROM INCAUBURN — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORDSTROM INCSPOKANE — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORDSTROM INCBELLEVUE — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORDSTROM INCTUKWILA — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORDSTROM RACKSPOKANE — 1 federal enforcement record
- BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY OF WAAUBURN — 1 federal enforcement record
- MARSHALLS 852LACEY — 1 federal enforcement record
- ZUMIEZ INCREDMOND — 1 federal enforcement record
- CENTERVILLE WESTERN WEARCENTRALIA — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Kontoor Brands, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- R AND R APPAREL INCLOS ANGELES, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Kontoor Brands, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Family Clothing StoresAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WAState-wide enforcement data
- Family Clothing Stores in WAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Kontoor Brands, Inc, which operates 9 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $5,400 in total penalties.
- How does HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- HELLY HANSEN (U.S.) INC. operates in the family clothing stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.1.