Retail Trade · Tucson, AZ

Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$525
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store in Tucson, AZ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Fred Meyer Stores INC in Roseburg, OR is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $525 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store runs well below peers (0.18x 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

$525 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedZWILLING J.A. HENCKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ABB OPTICAL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GRACE'S MARKETPLACE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WALMART PUERTO RICO,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BETTER WORLD BOOKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8YAMATO ENGINE SPECIA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ZARA PUERTO RICO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EVERGREEN ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CSK AUTO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KOHL'S DEPARTMENT ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LIQUID BIDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14THE TIRE GUYS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UOF, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KS MART, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7K & H ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GRUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WALMART, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Humane Society of So…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store ranks #2,792 at $525 current penalty.

How Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store Compares

Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store's 1.67 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 (0.18x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-10

Last Inspection

2013-09-24

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$175

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $175 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$875

Current Penalty Amount

$525

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $350 from the initial assessment of $875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $525 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $175 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($525 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store have?
Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $525.
How many OSHA inspections has Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store had?
Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-10 and the most recent on 2013-09-24. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store?
Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store has been assessed $525 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $875 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store has 1 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 Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store operate in?
Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store 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 Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store ranks #92,342 (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 Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store's safety record compare to industry average?
Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store's total OSHA penalty of $525 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fred Meyer Stores INC in Roseburg, OR is a similar retail trade employer with $525 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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