BARNEY'S, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BARNEY'S, INC. — a sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers facility located at 218 FOUR PARK RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-01-13.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $22,050.00 is more than 4.3× 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 LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 6, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 6, 2016. Of the 16 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 cumulative penalty of $22,050.00 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 $1,378.13 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Barney’s, Inc. reveals a systemic and comprehensive failure to implement fundamental industrial hygiene
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What OSHA violations was BARNEY'S, INC. cited for?
BARNEY'S, INC. received 16 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,050.00. The inspection opened on 2016-01-13.
How much was BARNEY'S, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $22,050.00 against BARNEY'S, INC. in LAFAYETTE, LA. Average per citation: $1,378.13.
Is BARNEY'S, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BARNEY'S, INC. has a risk score of 22 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $22,050.00 is above the industry average.