Tier 3 Elevated

HEB

📍 5313 SARATOGA BOULEVARD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413🏭 Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) (NAICS 445110)📅 2023-09-26
$88,721.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
32/100
Risk Score
371
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HEB — a supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) facility located at 5313 SARATOGA BOULEVARD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $88,721.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-09-26.

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 $88,721.00 is more than 27.7× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 445110). 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 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 March 21, 2024 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 per-citation average of $88,721.00 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 assessment of a $88,721 penalty for a single violation of 29

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $88,721 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 445110 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,688.

$14,688
State Avg
$88,721
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Repeat
Penalty: $88,721.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 21, 2024Abated: 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 HEB cited for?

HEB received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $88,721.00. The inspection opened on 2023-09-26.

How much was HEB fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $88,721.00 against HEB in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. Average per citation: $88,721.00.

Is HEB a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HEB has a risk score of 32 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 Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $88,721.00 is above the industry average.