Tier 2 Severe

FREIGHT SALES, INC.

📍 3950 EAST SUNSET ROAD #101, HENDERSON, NV 89012🏭 Retail Trade (NAICS 443142)📅 2018-07-18
$37,205.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
45/100
Risk Score
442
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FREIGHT SALES, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 3950 EAST SUNSET ROAD #101, HENDERSON, NV 89012 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,205.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-07-18.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 $37,205.00 is more than 11.6× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 443142). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.

State Context: Within NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 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. 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 8, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 15, 2019. Of the 6 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 $37,205.00 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 $6,200.83 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Freight Sales, Inc. reflects a high-risk operational environment characterized by

Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(02)
Willful
Penalty: $35,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(03)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,205.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(05)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: January 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.32(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 8, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. NEVADA REVISED STATUTES 618.376(1
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 8, 2019Abated: 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 FREIGHT SALES, INC. cited for?

FREIGHT SALES, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,205.00. The inspection opened on 2018-07-18.

How much was FREIGHT SALES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $37,205.00 against FREIGHT SALES, INC. in HENDERSON, NV. Average per citation: $6,200.83.

Is FREIGHT SALES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FREIGHT SALES, INC. has a risk score of 45 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $37,205.00 is above the industry average.