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Retail Trade · Huntsville, AL

Matsu Alabama, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Matsu Alabama, INC. ranks #1,081 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty71% serious
$134,691
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#1,081
of 99,447 penalized employers

Matsu Alabama, INC. in Huntsville, AL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $134,691. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Matsu Alabama, INC. 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,081 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, IJ Logistic Services, Inc. in Chesterfield, VA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
70.6%
of violations were serious
#1,081
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Matsu Alabama, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Matsu Alabama, INC. runs far above peers (46.5x 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

$134,691 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($134,691) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $134,691 $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 Matsu Alabama, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEPP'S WAREHOUSE/FUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5KWANG JIN AMERICA INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37FEDEROUCH LANDSCAPE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7NEW YORK DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ASAMA COLDWATER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HAYWARD LABORATORIES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4AMAZON FULFILLMENT S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SARTON PUERTO RICO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TARGET STORES, INC. …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1STOP AND SHOP SUPERM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20CHINA DISTRICT PR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10COAST GUARD EXCHANGE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24FAMILY DOLLAR DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15SAFE SHOT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7FENTON MEMORIALS & V…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16GOSSNER FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4Matsu Alabama, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17
Matsu Alabama, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Matsu Alabama, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Matsu Alabama, INC. sits at penalty rank #36 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($134,691 assessed).

How Matsu Alabama, INC. Compares

Matsu Alabama, INC.'s 3.40 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 (46.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-09-30

Last Inspection

2024-02-20

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$26,938

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $26,938 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

70.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.9% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

23.5% 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

$141,254

Current Penalty Amount

$134,691

Penalty Reduction

4.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,563 from the initial assessment of $141,254. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Matsu Alabama, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Matsu Alabama, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.8
Violations 17 1.7
Total Penalty $134,691 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $26,938 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Matsu Alabama, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($134,691 here).

Super Center Concepts, INC. $133,500 CA Rural King Supply, INC. $137,936 OH Dollar General Corporation, Store #3627 $130,764 TX Flooring Center USA, LLC $126,587 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sepp's Warehouse/Furniture & Paint Shop 5 insp. Pago Pago, AS Builders Firstsource - Raleigh, LLC 5 insp. Apex, NC Defense Commissary Agency 5 insp. Pearl Harbor, HI Kwang Jin America INC 5 insp. Madison Heights, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

IJ Logistic Services, Inc.
Chesterfield, VA
0 inspections $0
Tienda Morelos Bodega
Indianapolis, IN
0 inspections $0
Esmoke
Lakewood, NJ
2 inspections $97,500
Plaza Tire Service, Inc
Cape Girardeau, MO
0 inspections $0
Super Center Concepts, INC.
Lynwood, CA
3 inspections $133,500

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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 Matsu Alabama, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Matsu Alabama, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 5 inspections, including 12 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 Matsu Alabama, INC. have? ▼
Matsu Alabama, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $134,691.
How many OSHA inspections has Matsu Alabama, INC. had? ▼
Matsu Alabama, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-30 and the most recent on 2024-02-20. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Matsu Alabama, INC.? ▼
Matsu Alabama, INC. has been assessed $134,691 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $141,254 (a 4.6% reduction).
Does Matsu Alabama, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Matsu Alabama, INC. has 12 serious violations, and 1 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 Matsu Alabama, INC. operate in? ▼
Matsu Alabama, 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 Matsu Alabama, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Matsu Alabama, INC. ranks #1,081 (the top 1% 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 Matsu Alabama, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Matsu Alabama, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $134,691 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (46.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, IJ Logistic Services, Inc. in Chesterfield, VA 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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