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Retail Trade · Santa Ana, CA

Goodwill Industries of Orange County

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Goodwill Industries of Orange County ranks #32,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty16% serious
$11,040
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#32,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

Goodwill Industries of Orange County in Santa Ana, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Goodwill Industries of Orange County 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fano Bread Company in Albuquerque, NM is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
15.8%
of violations were serious
#32,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 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 Goodwill Industries of Orange County runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$11,040 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Goodwill Industries of Orange County.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8KROGER TEXAS L.P., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BEST VALUE HOME CENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1KEY FOOD CS3 LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BEVERAGE RETAILERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WAYFAIR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RITE AID, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BI-MART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WALLACE AUTOMOTIVE G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CARTER MYERS AND ASS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRADER JOE'S COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SVS VISION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ALLEGHENY STRUCTURAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARKETON INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTHWEST GOLF CARS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NEW ALBERTSONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JERICHO HOME IMPROVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ROCK-N-ROLL MATERIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16RALPHS FOOD WAREHOUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TITUS WILL FORD SALE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Goodwill Industries …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
Goodwill Industries of Orange County has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Goodwill Industries of Orange County in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Goodwill Industries of Orange County is the #760 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($11,040).

How Goodwill Industries of Orange County Compares

Goodwill Industries of Orange County's 6.33 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 above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-01

Last Inspection

2012-09-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,680

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $3,680 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

15.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

84.2% 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

$28,105

Current Penalty Amount

$11,040

Penalty Reduction

60.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,065 from the initial assessment of $28,105. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Goodwill Industries of Orange County compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Goodwill Industries of Orange County Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 19 1.7
Total Penalty $11,040 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,680 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Goodwill Industries of Orange County, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,040 here).

Wal Mart #2079 $11,040 MI Hillside Lumber Company, INC. $11,060 ME United Supermarkets, LLC $11,000 TX Harvey Industries, INC. $11,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Petco Animal Supplies, INC. 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV Kroger Texas L.P. 3 insp. Houston, TX Best Value Home Center, INC. 3 insp. Bronx, NY Key Food CS3 LLC. 3 insp. Jackson Heights, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wal Mart #2079
Marquette, MI
3 inspections $11,040
Fano Bread Company
Albuquerque, NM
0 inspections $0
Sai Food Mart
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Wahodel of Paterson Inc
Paterson, NJ
0 inspections $0
Hill's Convenience Store
Hughes Springs, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Goodwill Industries of Orange County safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Goodwill Industries of Orange County's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Goodwill Industries of Orange County have? ▼
Goodwill Industries of Orange County has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Goodwill Industries of Orange County had? ▼
Goodwill Industries of Orange County has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-01 and the most recent on 2012-09-25. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Goodwill Industries of Orange County? ▼
Goodwill Industries of Orange County has been assessed $11,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,105 (a 60.7% reduction).
Does Goodwill Industries of Orange County have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Goodwill Industries of Orange County has 3 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 Goodwill Industries of Orange County operate in? ▼
Goodwill Industries of Orange County operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452990). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Goodwill Industries of Orange County rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Goodwill Industries of Orange County ranks #32,220 (the upper 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 Goodwill Industries of Orange County's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Goodwill Industries of Orange County's total OSHA penalty of $11,040 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fano Bread Company in Albuquerque, NM 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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