THE NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 4115 SOUTH CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY, AUSTIN, TX 78704 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $93,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-04-14.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $93,500.00 is more than 29.2× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 448190). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 1 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 20, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 24, 2004. Of the 5 total citations, 4 (80%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $18,700.00 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 this Neiman Marcus retail location revealed a profound breakdown in hazardous energy control