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Transportation & Warehousing · Forest Park, GA

J.C. Penney Corporation, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$9,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. in Forest Park, GA 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: $9,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Abf Freight System, INC. in Denver, CO is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#38,293
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 J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$9,000 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is J.C. Penney Corporation, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SYSCO ALASKA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43EXEL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TRANSTAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GL PACK, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SSA SAN JUAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2XPO LOGISTICS FREIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EXPRESS FREIGHT HAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BALL'S FOOD STORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BELHAVEN SHIPYARD & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VICKERS' DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAYMOND CORCORAN TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLOUR REPUBLIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARBOR MARITIME & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A.R.E. ACCESSORIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A. MASTROCCO JR. MOV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALAN J. WOODS TRUCKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SMOKY MOUNTAIN KNIFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12J.C. Penney Corporat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,692 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($9,000 assessed).

How J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. Compares

J.C. Penney Corporation, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-10-11

Last Inspection

2026-06-12

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,500 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$11,366

Current Penalty Amount

$9,000

Penalty Reduction

20.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,366 from the initial assessment of $11,366. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $9,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,500 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J.C. Penney Corporation, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,000 here).

U.S. Postal Service $9,000 AZ U.S. Postal Service $9,000 IN Abf Freight System, INC. $9,000 CO U.S. Postal Service $9,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Jersey Department of Transportation- Crew 337 Clinton Point Yard 2 insp. Clinton, NJ Sysco Alaska 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Exel INC 2 insp. Middletown, OH Transtar, LLC 2 insp. Fairfield, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

U.S. Postal Service
Phoenix, AZ
11 inspections $9,000
U.S. Postal Service
Fort Wayne, IN
8 inspections $9,000
Abf Freight System, INC.
Denver, CO
2 inspections $9,000
U.S. Postal Service
El Paso, TX
9 inspections $9,000
Nepw Logistics INC
Devens, MA
4 inspections $9,000

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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 J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J.C. Penney Corporation, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. have? ▼
J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,000.
How many OSHA inspections has J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. had? ▼
J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-11 and the most recent on 2026-06-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J.C. Penney Corporation, INC.? ▼
J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. has been assessed $9,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,366 (a 20.8% reduction).
Does J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. 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 J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. operate in? ▼
J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493190). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. ranks #38,293 (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 J.C. Penney Corporation, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J.C. Penney Corporation, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Abf Freight System, INC. in Denver, CO is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $9,000 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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