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Retail Trade · Anchorage, AK

Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC ranks #68,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$2,944
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,944. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, MIXX of Sawgrass Mall in Fort Lauderdale, FL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
38.5%
of violations were serious
#68,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$2,944 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAJ SEABRA SUPERMARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COUNTY MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTHWEST RV CENTERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TRANSFORM KM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MORTON WILLIAMS SUPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HARVEY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOME DEPOT USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KROGER STORE 636, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERIGAS-CYLINDER RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARAPAHOE MOTORS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BASS PRO SHOPS OUTDO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARKETON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DENNY MENHOLT FRONTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LEHIGH FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BABCOCK LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NL STORES INC DBA NA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6G/M BUSINESS INTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STEREO KING OREGON INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LA GUADALUPE TIRE CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Castle Megastore Anc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC is the #1,872 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($2,944).

How Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC Compares

Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC's 6.50 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 (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-18

Last Inspection

2023-02-22

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,472

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $1,472 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

38.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

61.5% 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

$17,779

Current Penalty Amount

$2,944

Penalty Reduction

83.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,835 from the initial assessment of $17,779. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 13 1.7
Total Penalty $2,944 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,472 $3,571
View all 12,945 employers in Retail Trade →

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,944 here).

Compassion INC DBA Save-a-Lot $2,950 MI Charlie Rogers Ford INC $2,950 TN One to Seven INC $2,950 PR Marketon INC. $2,938 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aj Seabra Supermarket VI, INC. 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Polymer Technologies INC. 2 insp. Newark, DE County Market 2 insp. Mexico, MO Southwest RV Centers, LLC 2 insp. New Braunfels, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fast Track BP (Store # 4770)
Champion, OH
0 inspections $0
Gulf Miller's Service
Ossining, NY
0 inspections $0
MIXX of Sawgrass Mall
Fort Lauderdale, FL
0 inspections $0
Cape Cod Mazda
South Yarmouth, MA
0 inspections $0
Bagel King Wholesale
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0

Compare Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC vs Fast Track BP (Store # 4770) side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC against Fast Track BP (Store # 4770), a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. 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 Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC have? ▼
Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,944.
How many OSHA inspections has Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC had? ▼
Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-18 and the most recent on 2023-02-22. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC? ▼
Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC has been assessed $2,944 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,779 (a 83.4% reduction).
Does Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC has 5 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 Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC operate in? ▼
Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 454390). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC ranks #68,810 (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 Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Castle Megastore Anchorage, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,944 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, MIXX of Sawgrass Mall in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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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