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Retail Trade · Bronx, NY

Party City CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Party City CORP. ranks #7,447 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$38,350
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,447
of 99,447 penalized employers

Party City CORP. in Bronx, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Party City CORP. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,447 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Shell - Dover in Dover, NJ is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#7,447
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Party City CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Party City CORP. runs far above peers (13.2x 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

$38,350 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Party City CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOME DEPOT USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMS VANS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28RIVER VALLEY MARKET,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOLLAR GENERAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PELHAM & PELHAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HILLTOP SERVICE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUBURBAN CHEVROLET C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GALLATIN MOTOR COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STOEBNER HOLDINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EL RIO GRANDE LATIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANN & HOPE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOB FISHER CHEVROLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WARESTAFF NEW JERSEY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAYNE'S CARPET HUT K…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LEFTHANDER CHASSIS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERITAGE AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COARSEGOLD MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MACK BROWN, INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29RUSTOM AUTOMOTIVE II…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Party City CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Party City CORP. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Party City CORP. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Party City CORP. ranks #175 at $38,350 current penalty.

How Party City CORP. Compares

Party City CORP.'s 1.00 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 far above peers (13.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-25

Last Inspection

2014-10-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,175

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $19,175 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

1

Willful

50.0% 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

$59,000

Current Penalty Amount

$38,350

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,650 from the initial assessment of $59,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Party City CORP. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Party City CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $38,350 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,175 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Party City CORP., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,350 here).

Love's Travel Stop and Country Stores, INC. $38,330 VA Dollar Tree Stores, INC. $38,500 UT Wentzville Rural King Supply, INC. $38,500 MO Compass Group USA, INC. $38,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Home Depot USA INC 2 insp. Danvers, MA Menards INC 2 insp. Ionia, MI Ams Vans, INC 2 insp. Norcross, GA River Valley Market, LLC 2 insp. Northampton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Love's Travel Stop and Country Stores, INC.
Toms Brook, VA
3 inspections $38,330
Inferrera's Market
Hammonton, NJ
0 inspections $0
35/55 Truck Stop
Vaiden, MS
0 inspections $0
B&J Singh Corp. (Sunoco)
Newburgh, NY
0 inspections $0
Shell - Dover
Dover, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Party City CORP.'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 Party City CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Party City CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Party City CORP. have? ▼
Party City CORP. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Party City CORP. had? ▼
Party City CORP. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-25 and the most recent on 2014-10-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Party City CORP.? ▼
Party City CORP. has been assessed $38,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,000 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Party City CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Party City CORP. has 1 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Party City CORP. operate in? ▼
Party City CORP. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453220). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Party City CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Party City CORP. ranks #7,447 (the top 10% 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 Party City CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Party City CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $38,350 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (13.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Shell - Dover in Dover, NJ 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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