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Retail Trade · Emeryville, CA

Office Max

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Office Max has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,350
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,763
of 100,495 penalized employers

Office Max in Emeryville, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Office Max 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Southern Food Mart in Roxboro, NC is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
17%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Office Max compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Office Max runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,350 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Office Max

The federal enforcement record for Office Max in Emeryville, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $2,060 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,350 - a 34.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $675. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-11-22 to 2011-08-31, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-22

Last Inspection

2011-08-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $675 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$2,060

Current Penalty Amount

$1,350

Penalty Reduction

34.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $710 from the initial assessment of $2,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Office Max compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Office Max Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $1,350 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $675 $3,566
View all 12,990 employers in Retail Trade →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Office Max safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Office Max's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Office Max have? ▼
Office Max has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Office Max had? ▼
Office Max has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-22 and the most recent on 2011-08-31. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Office Max? ▼
Office Max has been assessed $1,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,060 (a 34.5% reduction).
What industry does Office Max operate in? ▼
Office Max operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453210). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Office Max's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Office Max's total OSHA penalty of $1,350 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern Food Mart in Roxboro, NC is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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