Tier 5 Standard

BLACKBURN'S PHYSICIANS PHARMACY, INC.

📍 301 CORBET STREET, TARENTUM, PA 15084🏭 Retail Trade (NAICS 446110)📅 2021-03-22
$9,557.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
369
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BLACKBURN'S PHYSICIANS PHARMACY, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 301 CORBET STREET, TARENTUM, PA 15084 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,557.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-03-22.

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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $9,557.00 is more than 3.0× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 446110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.

State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 July 30, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 $9,557.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (PA)

This facility's $9,557 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 446110 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,226.

$5,226
State Avg
$9,557
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $9,557.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 30, 2021Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BLACKBURN'S PHYSICIANS PHARMACY, INC. cited for?

BLACKBURN'S PHYSICIANS PHARMACY, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,557.00. The inspection opened on 2021-03-22.

How much was BLACKBURN'S PHYSICIANS PHARMACY, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $9,557.00 against BLACKBURN'S PHYSICIANS PHARMACY, INC. in TARENTUM, PA. Average per citation: $9,557.00.

Is BLACKBURN'S PHYSICIANS PHARMACY, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BLACKBURN'S PHYSICIANS PHARMACY, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Retail Trade facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $9,557.00 is above the industry average.