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Retail Trade · Springfield, MO

27north

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), 27north has a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty0% serious
$42,138
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,486
of 100,495 penalized employers

27north in Springfield, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,138. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected 27north 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Highline Imports in Birmingham, AL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
94%
of penalized employers rank lower

How 27north compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows 27north runs far above peers (14.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$42,138 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About 27north

The federal enforcement record for 27north in Springfield, MO includes 2 OSHA inspections and 18 violations, translating to 9.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $64,429 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $42,138 - a 34.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $21,069. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs far above peers (14.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2025-07-22 to 2025-07-22, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-07-22

Last Inspection

2025-07-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,069

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $21,069 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$64,429

Current Penalty Amount

$42,138

Penalty Reduction

34.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,291 from the initial assessment of $64,429. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How 27north compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric 27north Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 18 1.7
Total Penalty $42,138 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,069 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 27north safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, 27north's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does 27north have? ▼
27north has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,138.
How many OSHA inspections has 27north had? ▼
27north has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-07-22 and the most recent on 2025-07-22. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for 27north? ▼
27north has been assessed $42,138 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $64,429 (a 34.6% reduction).
What industry does 27north operate in? ▼
27north operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441210). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does 27north's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
27north's total OSHA penalty of $42,138 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (14.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Highline Imports in Birmingham, AL is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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