FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 75 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE BURLINGTON MALL, BURLINGTON, MA 01803 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-12-18.
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 $31,800.00 is more than 9.9× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 448120). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 1, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 7, 2013. Of the 2 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 $31,800.00 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 $15,900.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action at this Forever 21 retail location underscored a persistent failure to manage basic life safety and
This facility's $31,800 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 448120 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,968.
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What OSHA violations was FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC. cited for?
FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,800.00. The inspection opened on 2012-12-18.
How much was FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $31,800.00 against FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC. in BURLINGTON, MA. Average per citation: $15,900.00.
Is FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC. has a risk score of 22 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 $31,800.00 is above the industry average.