WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC. — a retail trade facility located at 355 N MAIN ST, BARRE, VT 05641 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-01-12.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $4,500.00 is 40% above the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 446110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 April 26, 2023 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 total proposed penalty of $4,500.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC. cited for?
WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,500.00. The inspection opened on 2023-01-12.
How much was WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,500.00 against WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC. in BARRE, VT. Average per citation: $4,500.00.
Is WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC. has a risk score of 0 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $4,500.00 is above the industry average.