COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION — a security guards and patrol services facility located at 450 10TH ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $54,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-01-20.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $54,000.00 is more than 13.0× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561612). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th 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: 3 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 February 13, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 26, 2025. Of the 3 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 $18,000.00 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 at this San Francisco facility reveals a concentrated failure in managing high-energy mechanical hazards within a specialized service environment
This facility's $54,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561612 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,332.
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What OSHA violations was COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION cited for?
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION received 3 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $54,000.00. The inspection opened on 2017-01-20.
How much was COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $54,000.00 against COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Average per citation: $18,000.00.
Is COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION has a risk score of 11 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 Security Guards and Patrol Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $54,000.00 is above the industry average.