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Retail Trade · Laredo, TX

Burlington Coat Factory, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Burlington Coat Factory, INC. ranks #72,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,520
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Burlington Coat Factory, INC. in Laredo, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Burlington Coat Factory, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Simply Tobacco in Gulfport, MS is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#72,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Burlington Coat Factory, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Burlington Coat Factory, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,520 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Burlington Coat Factory, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE #6655, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WALMART SUPERCENTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PETS R US, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NOMNOMNOW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SAVERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SURF CITY AUTO GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SAGE SUSTAINABLE ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TVI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEST BATTERIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FBS AUTOMOTIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ONE OF A KIND PETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FAMILY DOLLAR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COMPASSION INC DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EPIC SPORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DUTEAU CHEVROLET SUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVANTAGE GLASS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MT. SAN ANTONIO COLL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTHERN WOOD TREATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALGREENS DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Burlington Coat Fact…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Burlington Coat Factory, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Burlington Coat Factory, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Burlington Coat Factory, INC. ranks #2,003 at $2,520 current penalty.

How Burlington Coat Factory, INC. Compares

Burlington Coat Factory, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-11

Last Inspection

2010-01-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,260

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,260 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$2,520

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,680 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Burlington Coat Factory, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Burlington Coat Factory, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $2,520 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,260 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Burlington Coat Factory, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,520 here).

Jim Shorkey Kia $2,520 PA Allied Building Products CORP $2,520 MD National Tire and Battery INC. $2,520 IL Chedraui USA INC. $2,525 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dollar Tree #6655 2 insp. Waterloo, IA Walmart Supercenter #0766 2 insp. Florence, AL Pets R US 2 insp. Reno, NV Nomnomnow, INC. 2 insp. Nashville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jim Shorkey Kia
Irwin, PA
2 inspections $2,520
Allied Building Products CORP
Ocean City, MD
2 inspections $2,520
National Tire and Battery INC.
Bolingbrook, IL
2 inspections $2,520
Simply Tobacco
Gulfport, MS
0 inspections $0
Arlington Grass Company
Arlington, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burlington Coat Factory, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Burlington Coat Factory, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Burlington Coat Factory, INC. have? ▼
Burlington Coat Factory, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Burlington Coat Factory, INC. had? ▼
Burlington Coat Factory, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-11 and the most recent on 2010-01-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Burlington Coat Factory, INC.? ▼
Burlington Coat Factory, INC. has been assessed $2,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Burlington Coat Factory, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Burlington Coat Factory, INC. has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Burlington Coat Factory, INC. operate in? ▼
Burlington Coat Factory, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 448140). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Burlington Coat Factory, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Burlington Coat Factory, INC. ranks #72,039 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Burlington Coat Factory, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Burlington Coat Factory, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,520 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Simply Tobacco in Gulfport, MS is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.
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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