Tier 5 Standard

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE LLC

📍 800 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02119🏭 Retail Trade (NAICS 452210)📅 2022-02-10
$14,502.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
370
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE LLC — a retail trade facility located at 800 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02119 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,502.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-02-10.

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 $14,502.00 is more than 2.2× 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 MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 23, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 1, 2022. Of the 1 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 $14,502.00 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 $14,502.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $14,502 penalty is higher than 67% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452210 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $34,872.

$34,872
State Avg
$14,502
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $14,502.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 23, 2022Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SAKS FIFTH AVENUE LLC cited for?

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,502.00. The inspection opened on 2022-02-10.

How much was SAKS FIFTH AVENUE LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $14,502.00 against SAKS FIFTH AVENUE LLC in BOSTON, MA. Average per citation: $14,502.00.

Is SAKS FIFTH AVENUE LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE LLC has a risk score of 2 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 $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $14,502.00 is above the industry average.