Establishment profile
RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC.
275 HIGH ST, HOLYOKE, MA, 01040
448120 — Women's Clothing Stores
Summary
RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 10 years of recorded history, with $4,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 35 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 88th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4481 within MA. Peer group: 35 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RAINBOW APPAREL CO. 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 RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RAINBOW APPAREL CO. 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 RAINBOW APPAREL CO. 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 RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-04-27 | Complaint | 6 | 4 | $4,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in women's clothing stores within MA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC.BURLINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- RAINBOW USA INC.BOSTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- MAXMARA RETAIL LTDBOSTON COLLEGE — 1 federal enforcement record
- NEW YORK & COMPANYKINGSTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- LULULEMON USA INC.BRAINTREE — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RAINBOW APPAREL CO. 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 RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $4,500 in total penalties.
- How does RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- RAINBOW APPAREL CO. INC. operates in the women's clothing stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.1.