SEVEN SEAS 42ND ST. LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SEVEN SEAS 42ND ST. LLC — a supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) facility located at 452 WEST 43RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10036 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $95,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-12-15.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $95,000.00 is more than 29.6× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 445110). 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 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 14, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 24, 2021. 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 per-citation average of $95,000.00 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 against Seven Seas 42nd St. LLC represents a severe administrative rebuke of the facility
This facility's $95,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 445110 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,904.
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What OSHA violations was SEVEN SEAS 42ND ST. LLC cited for?
SEVEN SEAS 42ND ST. LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $95,000.00. The inspection opened on 2020-12-15.
How much was SEVEN SEAS 42ND ST. LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $95,000.00 against SEVEN SEAS 42ND ST. LLC in NEW YORK, NY. Average per citation: $95,000.00.
Is SEVEN SEAS 42ND ST. LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SEVEN SEAS 42ND ST. LLC has a risk score of 54 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $95,000.00 is above the industry average.