WALGREENS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WALGREENS — a retail trade facility located at 1 CENTRAL SQUARE, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-11-20.
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 $19,750.00 is more than 6.2× 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 MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
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 April 15, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 30, 2014. 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 $19,750.00 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 $2,821.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action at this East Boston retail location revealed a constellation of hazards indicative of systemic operational neglect rather
This facility's $19,750 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 446110 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,752.
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What OSHA violations was WALGREENS cited for?
WALGREENS received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,750.00. The inspection opened on 2013-11-20.
How much was WALGREENS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,750.00 against WALGREENS in EAST BOSTON, MA. Average per citation: $2,821.43.
Is WALGREENS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WALGREENS has a risk score of 6 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 $19,750.00 is above the industry average.