CIRCLE K STORES INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CIRCLE K STORES INC — a grocery and convenience retailers facility located at 4602 EAST STASSNEY LANE, AUSTIN, TX 78744 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $165,424.20. The inspection case was opened on 2025-01-08.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $165,424.20 is more than 51.6× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 445120). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 5 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 27, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 24, 2025. Of the 10 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 per-citation average of $16,542.42 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against this Circle K location reveals a staggering penalty total of $165,42
This facility's $165,424 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 445120 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $23,580.
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What OSHA violations was CIRCLE K STORES INC cited for?
CIRCLE K STORES INC received 10 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $165,424.20. The inspection opened on 2025-01-08.
How much was CIRCLE K STORES INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $165,424.20 against CIRCLE K STORES INC in AUSTIN, TX. Average per citation: $16,542.42.
Is CIRCLE K STORES INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CIRCLE K STORES INC has a risk score of 40 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Grocery and Convenience Retailers facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $165,424.20 is above the industry average.