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Retail Trade · LA Habra, CA

CVS Pharmacy INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CVS Pharmacy INC ranks #94,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$375
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

CVS Pharmacy INC in LA Habra, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected CVS Pharmacy INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Omnicare INC. in Lodi, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $375 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#94,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How CVS Pharmacy INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows CVS Pharmacy INC runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$375 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 CVS Pharmacy INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARITE OF FLINT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FOREVER 21 RETAIL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOOD CHOICE JD II INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16OPTIONS MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17INNOVATIVE COSMETIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SKOGEN'S FOODLINER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SONIC LONE TREE CADI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABC LIQUORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TC MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIRAGE FURNITURE GUAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TERRYVILLE AUTO PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEC EQUIPMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DMR AUTOMOTIVE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HABITAT FOR HUMANITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MACY'S WEST STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JIM BARKLEY ASHEVILL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CVS Pharmacy INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
CVS Pharmacy INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

CVS Pharmacy INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, CVS Pharmacy INC sits at penalty rank #2,897 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($375 assessed).

How CVS Pharmacy INC Compares

CVS Pharmacy INC's 0.50 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 runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-01

Last Inspection

2014-05-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $188 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$375

Current Penalty Amount

$375

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How CVS Pharmacy INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CVS Pharmacy INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $375 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $188 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for CVS Pharmacy INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($375 here).

Superior Growers Supply INC $375 MI Supermercado Facundo, INC. $375 PR Adam's Tire & Auto Center $375 NM CVS Pharmacy $375 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Carite of Flint 2 insp. Flint, MI Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 2 insp. Farmington, CT Good Choice JD II INC 2 insp. Juana Diaz, PR Options Medical Center 2 insp. Lafayette, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Omnicare INC.
Lodi, CA
2 inspections $375
Super GP Foods and Associates
San Ysidro, CA
2 inspections $375
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Northridge, CA
2 inspections $375
Rotary Corporation
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $375
Walmart INC.
Folsom, CA
2 inspections $375

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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 CVS Pharmacy INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, CVS Pharmacy INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 CVS Pharmacy INC have? ▼
CVS Pharmacy INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $375.
How many OSHA inspections has CVS Pharmacy INC had? ▼
CVS Pharmacy INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-01 and the most recent on 2014-05-09. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CVS Pharmacy INC? ▼
CVS Pharmacy INC has been assessed $375 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does CVS Pharmacy INC operate in? ▼
CVS Pharmacy INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452910). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does CVS Pharmacy INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CVS Pharmacy INC ranks #94,814 (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 CVS Pharmacy INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
CVS Pharmacy INC's total OSHA penalty of $375 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, Omnicare INC. in Lodi, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $375 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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