HOMEGOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOMEGOODS, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 5850 UNIVERSITY DRIVE NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $57,620.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-08-16.
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 $57,620.00 is more than 18.0× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 442299). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 1 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 February 7, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 5, 2024. 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 per-citation average of $28,810.00 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.
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This facility's $57,620 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 442299 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,297.
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What OSHA violations was HOMEGOODS, INC. cited for?
HOMEGOODS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $57,620.00. The inspection opened on 2023-08-16.
How much was HOMEGOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $57,620.00 against HOMEGOODS, INC. in HUNTSVILLE, AL. Average per citation: $28,810.00.
Is HOMEGOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HOMEGOODS, INC. has a risk score of 12 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 Retail Trade facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $57,620.00 is above the industry average.