AMERICAN FITNESS WHOLESALERS OF AZ, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN FITNESS WHOLESALERS OF AZ, INC. — a sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers facility located at 455 W 21ST ST STE 107, TEMPE, AZ 85282 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,280.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-04-06.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,280.00 is 56% below the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423910). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 88th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 1, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 7, 2015. Of the 4 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,280.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN FITNESS WHOLESALERS OF AZ, INC. cited for?
AMERICAN FITNESS WHOLESALERS OF AZ, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,280.00. The inspection opened on 2015-04-06.
How much was AMERICAN FITNESS WHOLESALERS OF AZ, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,280.00 against AMERICAN FITNESS WHOLESALERS OF AZ, INC. in TEMPE, AZ. Average per citation: $570.00.
Is AMERICAN FITNESS WHOLESALERS OF AZ, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN FITNESS WHOLESALERS OF AZ, INC. has a risk score of 2 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $2,280.00 is below the industry average.