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Retail Trade · Madison Heights, MI

Kwang Jin America INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kwang Jin America INC ranks #21,996 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty46% serious
$16,300
OSHA penalties
37
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#21,996
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kwang Jin America INC in Madison Heights, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kwang Jin America INC 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 37 violations, averaging 7.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,996 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 far above peers (6.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Albertsons LLC in Las Vegas, NV is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,277 in current penalties.

7.4
violations per inspection
45.9%
of violations were serious
#21,996
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (7.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kwang Jin America INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kwang Jin America INC runs far above peers (5.6x 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

$16,300 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kwang Jin America INC.

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Kwang Jin America INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 37 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.

Kwang Jin America INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kwang Jin America INC ranks #508 at $16,300 current penalty.

How Kwang Jin America INC Compares

Kwang Jin America INC's 7.40 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 far above peers (5.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-05-14

Last Inspection

2016-01-07

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,260

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 7.4 violations per visit. That's $3,260 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

45.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

16.2% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

37.8% 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

$29,100

Current Penalty Amount

$16,300

Penalty Reduction

44.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,800 from the initial assessment of $29,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Kwang Jin America INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kwang Jin America INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.8
Violations 37 1.7
Total Penalty $16,300 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,260 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kwang Jin America INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,300 here).

Albertsons LLC $16,277 NV Caribbean Island Stores LLC $16,325 PR Dollar Tree Distribution Center $16,360 CA Sepp's Warehouse/Furniture & Paint Shop $16,210 AS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

New York Department Stores DE Puerto Rico, INC. 5 insp. Arecibo, PR Matsu Alabama, INC. 5 insp. Huntsville, AL Asama Coldwater Manufacturing, INC 5 insp. Warrenton, GA Hayward Laboratories, INC. 5 insp. East Stroudsburg, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

ABC Discount Wine & Liquor
Wichita, KS
0 inspections $0
Albertsons LLC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $16,277
Caribbean Island Stores LLC
Arecibo, PR
3 inspections $16,325
Ali Baba International Food Market
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Honda of Joliet
Joliet, IL
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 Kwang Jin America INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kwang Jin America INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 5 inspections, including 17 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 Kwang Jin America INC have? ▼
Kwang Jin America INC has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Kwang Jin America INC had? ▼
Kwang Jin America INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-14 and the most recent on 2016-01-07. This averages 7.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kwang Jin America INC? ▼
Kwang Jin America INC has been assessed $16,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,100 (a 44.0% reduction).
Does Kwang Jin America INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kwang Jin America INC has 17 serious violations, and 6 repeat 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 Kwang Jin America INC operate in? ▼
Kwang Jin America INC 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 Kwang Jin America INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kwang Jin America INC ranks #21,996 (the top quarter 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 Kwang Jin America INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kwang Jin America INC's total OSHA penalty of $16,300 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Albertsons LLC in Las Vegas, NV is a similar retail trade employer with $16,277 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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