STAPLES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STAPLES, INC. — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 1500 SOUTH DUPONT AVENUE, ONTARIO, CA 91761 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,860.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-06-05.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,860.00 is more than 4.7× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 4 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 October 9, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 8, 2018. Of the 10 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 $25,860.00 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 $2,586.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this Ontario warehouse facility reveals a foundational breakdown in hazardous energy control and mechanical safeguarding
This facility's $25,860 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,095.
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What OSHA violations was STAPLES, INC. cited for?
STAPLES, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,860.00. The inspection opened on 2018-06-05.
How much was STAPLES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,860.00 against STAPLES, INC. in ONTARIO, CA. Average per citation: $2,586.00.
Is STAPLES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, STAPLES, INC. has a risk score of 20 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $25,860.00 is above the industry average.