KOHL'S, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KOHL'S, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 221 GUSABEL AVE., NASHUA, NH 03063 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,929.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-11-30.
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 $8,929.00 is 38% above the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 452210). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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 February 7, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 total proposed penalty of $8,929.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $8,929 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452210 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $22,146.
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What OSHA violations was KOHL'S, INC. cited for?
KOHL'S, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,929.00. The inspection opened on 2022-11-30.
How much was KOHL'S, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,929.00 against KOHL'S, INC. in NASHUA, NH. Average per citation: $4,464.50.
Is KOHL'S, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KOHL'S, INC. has a risk score of 17 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 $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $8,929.00 is above the industry average.