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Retail Trade · Farmington, CT

Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 ranks #1,660 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty0% serious
$102,787
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,660
of 99,447 penalized employers

Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 in Farmington, CT 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: $102,787. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #1,660 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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, Boost Mobile in Columbus, OH is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#1,660
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 runs far above peers (35.5x 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

$102,787 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($102,787) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $102,787 $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 Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUALITY CHRISTMAS TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY FINE FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ANDERSON'S VIRGINIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LOS PINOS HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LUX HOME, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALBERTSONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN & COUNTRY SUPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORTH COAST COOPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELEGANT FURNITURE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROCKAWAY SHOPRITE AS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EL RIO GRANDE LATIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALIFORNIA ASEPTIC B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUANE SPARKS CHEVROL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8K MART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRI COUNTY FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BURLINGTON COAT FACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WILLISTON LIQUIDATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SPARTANNASH COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Forever 21 Retail, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 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.

Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 ranks #49 at $102,787 current penalty.

How Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 Compares

Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101'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 runs far above peers (35.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-11-12

Last Inspection

2017-08-30

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$51,394

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $51,394 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

4

Repeat

100.0% 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

$168,982

Current Penalty Amount

$102,787

Penalty Reduction

39.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $66,195 from the initial assessment of $168,982. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $102,787 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $51,394 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($102,787 here).

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. #1224 $101,923 NV Lael, LTD. $101,436 TX Associated Materials, LLC $101,428 GA Target Corporation $100,807 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC 2 insp. Double Springs, AL Quality Christmas Tree, LTD 2 insp. Houston, TX Menard, INC. 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Valley Fine Foods Company INC 2 insp. Benicia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Boost Mobile
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Bonito Michoacan Meat Market #2
Channelview, TX
0 inspections $0
A-Z Wireless
Memphis, TN
0 inspections $0
Auto Tech Supply
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Dollar Tree Stores, INC. #1224
Sparks, NV
6 inspections $101,923

Compare Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 vs Boost Mobile side-by-side →

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 Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 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 Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 have? ▼
Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $102,787.
How many OSHA inspections has Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 had? ▼
Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-12 and the most recent on 2017-08-30. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101? ▼
Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 has been assessed $102,787 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $168,982 (a 39.2% reduction).
Does Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 has 0 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 Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 operate in? ▼
Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 448120). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 ranks #1,660 (the top 5% 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 Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101's total OSHA penalty of $102,787 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (35.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Boost Mobile in Columbus, OH 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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