MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. — a hotels (except casino hotels) and motels facility located at 5594 WEST WILD HORSE PASS BLVD, CHANDLER, AZ 85226 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $59,121.40. The inspection case was opened on 2025-04-22.

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 3.6 per 100 full-time workers — 33% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $59,121.40 is more than 21.3× the national average of $2,782.05 for facilities in the Food Services sector (NAICS 721110). This sector encompasses 22,815 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $63.5M.

State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 May 27, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 14, 2025. Of the 8 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 $59,121.40 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 $7,390.18 falls within the standard penalty range.

This enforcement action against Marriott International reveals a significant breakdown in the facility’s specialized safety programs, particularly