MATTRESS GIANT CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MATTRESS GIANT CORPORATION — a retail trade facility located at 459 EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE, MANCHESTER, NH 03109 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-02-16.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $31,500.00 is more than 9.8× 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 NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 4 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 August 20, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 7, 2005. Of the 15 total citations, 15 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $31,500.00 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 $2,100.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this Mattress Giant facility reveals a deeply concerning pattern of recidivism regarding fundamental life safety
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What OSHA violations was MATTRESS GIANT CORPORATION cited for?
MATTRESS GIANT CORPORATION received 15 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,500.00. The inspection opened on 2005-02-16.
How much was MATTRESS GIANT CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $31,500.00 against MATTRESS GIANT CORPORATION in MANCHESTER, NH. Average per citation: $2,100.00.
Is MATTRESS GIANT CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MATTRESS GIANT CORPORATION has a risk score of 38 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $31,500.00 is above the industry average.