NATIONAL STORES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NATIONAL STORES, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 1400 ALTAMONT AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $38,803.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-10-12.
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 $38,803.00 is more than 12.1× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 448140). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 5 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 22, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 5, 2018. Of the 6 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 $38,803.00 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 $6,467.17 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against National Stores, Inc. reveals a troubling nexus of life safety and electrical hazards that suggests
This facility's $38,803 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 448140 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,718.
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What OSHA violations was NATIONAL STORES, INC. cited for?
NATIONAL STORES, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $38,803.00. The inspection opened on 2018-10-12.
How much was NATIONAL STORES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $38,803.00 against NATIONAL STORES, INC. in SCHENECTADY, NY. Average per citation: $6,467.17.
Is NATIONAL STORES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NATIONAL STORES, INC. has a risk score of 10 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 $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $38,803.00 is above the industry average.