AUTO ZONE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AUTO ZONE — a motor vehicle supplies and new parts merchant wholesalers facility located at 1800 S WINEVILLE AVE, ONTARIO, CA 91761 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-07-12.
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 $23,000.00 is more than 4.4× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423120). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 January 4, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 6, 2012. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $7,666.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this Ontario distribution facility reveals a significant disconnect between administrative safety management and physical
This facility's $23,000 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423120 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,770.
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What OSHA violations was AUTO ZONE cited for?
AUTO ZONE received 3 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-07-12.
How much was AUTO ZONE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,000.00 against AUTO ZONE in ONTARIO, CA. Average per citation: $7,666.67.
Is AUTO ZONE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AUTO ZONE has a risk score of 5 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 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $23,000.00 is above the industry average.