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Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar has a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty56% serious
$8,410
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,329
of 100,495 penalized employers

Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar in Vassar, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,410. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 14 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, General R.V. Center, INC. in Dover, FL is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,407 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
56.0%
of violations were serious
60%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$8,410 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar

The federal enforcement record for Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar in Vassar, MI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 25 violations, translating to 12.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 14 (56.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 4 (16.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $16,820 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,410 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,205. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-03-21 to 2019-10-16, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-21

Last Inspection

2019-10-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,205

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $4,205 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

56.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

16.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

28.0% 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

$16,820

Current Penalty Amount

$8,410

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,410 from the initial assessment of $16,820. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 25 1.7
Total Penalty $8,410 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,205 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar have? ▼
Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,410.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar had? ▼
Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-21 and the most recent on 2019-10-16. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar? ▼
Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar has been assessed $8,410 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,820 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar has 14 serious violations, and 4 repeat 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 Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar operate in? ▼
Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Shop Rite Mart of Vassar's total OSHA penalty of $8,410 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, General R.V. Center, INC. in Dover, FL is a similar retail trade employer with $8,407 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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