ROSS STORES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROSS STORES, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 2600 MCFARLAND BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $59,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-11-26.
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 3.1 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 $59,150.00 is more than 9.1× 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 AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 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 May 20, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 1, 2023. 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 $59,150.00 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 $7,393.75 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against this Ross Stores location underscores a systemic failure in life safety and emergency preparedness
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What OSHA violations was ROSS STORES, INC. cited for?
ROSS STORES, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $59,150.00. The inspection opened on 2021-11-26.
How much was ROSS STORES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $59,150.00 against ROSS STORES, INC. in TUSCALOOSA, AL. Average per citation: $7,393.75.
Is ROSS STORES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ROSS STORES, INC. has a risk score of 15 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $59,150.00 is above the industry average.