Retail Trade · Laurel, MD

Genuine Parts Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Genuine Parts Company ranks #97,141 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$210
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,141
of 99,447 penalized employers

Genuine Parts Company in Laurel, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $210. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Genuine Parts Company 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,141 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, New Albertsons INC in Aloha, OR is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $210 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,141
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Genuine Parts Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Genuine Parts Company runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$210 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Genuine Parts Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.63.05.58.010.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIESTA MART LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PARTS AUTHORITY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KAMCO SUPPLY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HILLSIDE LUMBER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DUNCAN TIRE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MAGNUM MRO SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOUR SQUARE IMPORTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLONY TIRE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KROGER STORE 461, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLUEWATER YACHT SALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RAINBOW APPAREL CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLAINE JENSEN RV CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREAT LAKES GLASS DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DULLES MOTOR CARS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRISTOL FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WARDS CORNER SHELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Genuine Parts Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Genuine Parts Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Genuine Parts Company in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Genuine Parts Company is the #3,018 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($210).

How Genuine Parts Company Compares

Genuine Parts Company's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-04-25

Last Inspection

2026-02-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$105

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $105 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

2

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

$350

Current Penalty Amount

$210

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $140 from the initial assessment of $350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Genuine Parts Company compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Genuine Parts Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $210 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $105 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Genuine Parts Company, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($210 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Genuine Parts Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Genuine Parts Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Genuine Parts Company have?
Genuine Parts Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $210.
How many OSHA inspections has Genuine Parts Company had?
Genuine Parts Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-25 and the most recent on 2026-02-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Genuine Parts Company?
Genuine Parts Company has been assessed $210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $350 (a 40.0% reduction).
What industry does Genuine Parts Company operate in?
Genuine Parts Company operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Genuine Parts Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Genuine Parts Company ranks #97,141 (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 Genuine Parts Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Genuine Parts Company's total OSHA penalty of $210 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, New Albertsons INC in Aloha, OR is a similar retail trade employer with $210 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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