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Michael Kors Holdings, LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. ranks #28,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,675
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. in Washington, DC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Home Depot in Buford, GA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,676 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#28,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$12,675 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Michael Kors Holdings, LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKMART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRED'S APPLIANCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DYNO-FLO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITAL VIDEO CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VALLEY LUMBER & SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FURNITURE FACTORY OU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TC MARKETS IRON MOUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21KROGER CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOZEMAN MOTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUTHERFORD FARMERS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUNDANCE BUICK & GMC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SUR LA TABLE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FACILITY SERVICES GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAPPY EARTH COMPOST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAMANTHA OF NY FASHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHWEST TIRE & SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE DUMP NEW VENTURES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTHWEST RV SALES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WAL-MART SUPERCENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Michael Kors Holding…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. has 2 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.

Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. ranks #665 at $12,675 current penalty.

How Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. Compares

Michael Kors Holdings, LTD.'s 2.00 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-09-26

Last Inspection

2018-11-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,338

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,338 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$12,675

Current Penalty Amount

$12,675

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $12,675 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,338 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Michael Kors Holdings, LTD., both outside DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,675 here).

Builders Firstsource - Florida, LLC $12,675 FL Tire Warehouse $12,675 ME The Home Depot $12,676 GA Walmart $12,676 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kmart Corporation 2 insp. Christiansted, VI Fred's Appliance, INC. 2 insp. Belgrade, MT Dyno-Flo 2 insp. Henderson, NV Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Scottsdale, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Builders Firstsource - Florida, LLC
Bradenton, FL
2 inspections $12,675
Tire Warehouse
Scarborough, ME
3 inspections $12,675
The Home Depot
Buford, GA
2 inspections $12,676
Walmart
Cape Coral, FL
2 inspections $12,676
TV Specialists, Inc
Salt Lake City, UT
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Michael Kors Holdings, LTD.'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 Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michael Kors Holdings, LTD.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. have? ▼
Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. had? ▼
Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-26 and the most recent on 2018-11-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michael Kors Holdings, LTD.? ▼
Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. has been assessed $12,675 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. has 4 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 Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. operate in? ▼
Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 448150). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. ranks #28,452 (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 Michael Kors Holdings, LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michael Kors Holdings, LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,675 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Home Depot in Buford, GA is a similar retail trade employer with $12,676 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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