Retail Trade · San Diego, CA

Navy Exchange North Island

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Navy Exchange North Island has a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

93% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Navy Exchange North Island in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Navy Exchange North Island 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 13 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Petsmart INC in Salt Lake City, UT is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
92.9%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Navy Exchange North Island.

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Navy Exchange North Island has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

How Navy Exchange North Island Compares

Navy Exchange North Island's 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Navy Exchange North Island to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,898 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-08

Last Inspection

2021-08-12

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

92.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Navy Exchange North Island compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Navy Exchange North Island Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 14 1.7
Total Penalty $0 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Navy Exchange North Island, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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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 Navy Exchange North Island safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Navy Exchange North Island's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Navy Exchange North Island have?
Navy Exchange North Island has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Navy Exchange North Island had?
Navy Exchange North Island has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-08 and the most recent on 2021-08-12. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Navy Exchange North Island?
Navy Exchange North Island has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Navy Exchange North Island have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Navy Exchange North Island has 13 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 Navy Exchange North Island operate in?
Navy Exchange North Island operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452210). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Navy Exchange North Island's safety record compare to industry average?
Navy Exchange North Island's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Petsmart INC in Salt Lake City, UT 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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