THE HOME DEPOT #8938
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE HOME DEPOT #8938 — a home furnishing merchant wholesalers facility located at 10480 KENAI SPUR HIGHWAY, KENAI, AK 99611 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $95,404.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-04-11.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $95,404.00 is more than 18.4× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423220). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within AK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 13,118 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,612.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 July 24, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 17, 2025. Of the 7 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 $95,404.00 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 $13,629.14 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection at this Kenai facility revealed a high-gravity breakdown in equipment maintenance and respiratory health protocols,
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What OSHA violations was THE HOME DEPOT #8938 cited for?
THE HOME DEPOT #8938 received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $95,404.00. The inspection opened on 2024-04-11.
How much was THE HOME DEPOT #8938 fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $95,404.00 against THE HOME DEPOT #8938 in KENAI, AK. Average per citation: $13,629.14.
Is THE HOME DEPOT #8938 a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE HOME DEPOT #8938 has a risk score of 22 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 Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $95,404.00 is above the industry average.