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Retail Trade · Arlington, TX

Kerr Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kerr Industries ranks #51,765 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$5,652
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#51,765
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kerr Industries in Arlington, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,652. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Kerr Industries: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,765 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 (4.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DirectBuy of Columbus East in Columbus, OH is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#51,765
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 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 Kerr Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kerr Industries runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$5,652 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kerr Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALMART SUPERCENTER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13WOODLEY'S FINE FURNI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24MACY'S PUERTO RICO INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ALBERTSONS DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0ARMY & AIR FORCE EXC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13LES SCHWAB TIRE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3DOLLAR TREE STORES I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10PRO DESIGN INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2PHELPS TIRE CO INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ARMY & AIR FORCE EXC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 784 LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2DOLGENCORP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6WADES EASTSIDE GUN S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30O'REILLY AUTO ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0PELLERITO FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24WAL-MART STORES INC …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2WALMART SUPERCENTER …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Kerr Industries, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4
Kerr Industries has 4 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.

Kerr Industries in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Kerr Industries is the #1,307 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($5,652).

How Kerr Industries Compares

Kerr Industries'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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-05-15

Last Inspection

2014-03-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,413

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,413 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$9,420

Current Penalty Amount

$5,652

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,768 from the initial assessment of $9,420. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Kerr Industries compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kerr Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $5,652 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,413 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kerr Industries, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,652 here).

Abc Liquors, INC. $5,654 FL Target Corporation $5,650 CA Centennial Buick GMC $5,650 NV KFBM, LLC $5,636 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Walmart Supercenter 4 insp. Cobleskill, NY Woodley's Fine Furniture, INC. 4 insp. Longmont, CO Macy's Puerto Rico INC 4 insp. San Juan, PR Albertsons Distribution Center 4 insp. North Salt Lake, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Abc Liquors, INC.
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $5,654
Target Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $5,650
Centennial Buick GMC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $5,650
DirectBuy of Columbus East
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Total / Gate 5
Aguadilla, PR
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Kerr Industries's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Kerr Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kerr Industries's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 4 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 Kerr Industries have? ▼
Kerr Industries has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,652.
How many OSHA inspections has Kerr Industries had? ▼
Kerr Industries has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-15 and the most recent on 2014-03-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kerr Industries? ▼
Kerr Industries has been assessed $5,652 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,420 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Kerr Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kerr Industries 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 Kerr Industries operate in? ▼
Kerr Industries 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 Kerr Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kerr Industries ranks #51,765 (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 Kerr Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kerr Industries's total OSHA penalty of $5,652 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, DirectBuy of Columbus East 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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