TARGET CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TARGET CORPORATION — a retail trade facility located at 200 RUNNING HILL ROAD, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $57,830.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-11-20.
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 $57,830.00 is more than 8.9× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 452111). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
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 January 24, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 $57,830.00 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 South Portland facility underscores a persistent, systemic failure in Target Corporation’s life safety management programs. The citation under 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) specifically addresses the failure to maintain unobstructed exit routes, a critical safety mandate designed to prevent worker entrapment during fires or chemical releases. Because
This facility's $57,830 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452111 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,839.
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What OSHA violations was TARGET CORPORATION cited for?
TARGET CORPORATION received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $57,830.00. The inspection opened on 2019-11-20.
How much was TARGET CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $57,830.00 against TARGET CORPORATION in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME. Average per citation: $57,830.00.
Is TARGET CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TARGET CORPORATION has a risk score of 26 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 $57,830.00 is above the industry average.