RITE AID PHARMACY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RITE AID PHARMACY — a retail trade facility located at 1631-43 PITKIN AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11212 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $38,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-11-30.
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 $38,500.00 is more than 12.0× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 446110). 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 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 May 9, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 18, 2011. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $38,500.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action at this Brooklyn Rite Aid location underscores a critical breakdown in life safety protocols, specifically regarding the
This facility's $38,500 penalty is higher than 76% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 446110 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $25,292.
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What OSHA violations was RITE AID PHARMACY cited for?
RITE AID PHARMACY received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $38,500.00. The inspection opened on 2010-11-30.
How much was RITE AID PHARMACY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $38,500.00 against RITE AID PHARMACY in BROOKLYN, NY. Average per citation: $38,500.00.
Is RITE AID PHARMACY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RITE AID PHARMACY has a risk score of 22 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 $38,500.00 is above the industry average.