KMART CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KMART CORPORATION — a retail trade facility located at 93A ESTATE DIAMOND, CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $59,128.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-07-24.
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 $59,128.00 is more than 9.1× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 452111). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 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. 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 October 4, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 31, 2018. Of the 4 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 $59,128.00 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 $14,782.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection profile for this retail location reveals a systemic failure to maintain life-safety standards, characterized by a
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What OSHA violations was KMART CORPORATION cited for?
KMART CORPORATION received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $59,128.00. The inspection opened on 2018-07-24.
How much was KMART CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $59,128.00 against KMART CORPORATION in CHRISTIANSTED, VI. Average per citation: $14,782.00.
Is KMART CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KMART CORPORATION has a risk score of 28 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 $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $59,128.00 is above the industry average.