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Payless Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Payless Distribution Center ranks #34,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$10,082
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#34,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Payless Distribution Center in Maite, GU has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,082. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Payless Distribution Center 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Tafuna SM Mart INC. in Pago Pago, AS is another retail trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $10,079 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#34,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 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 Payless Distribution Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Payless Distribution Center runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$10,082 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Payless Distribution Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLOWERWOOD NURSERY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOLD TONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CARIBBEAN RETAIL VEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DETROIT'S CLASSIC PA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROSS DRESS FOR LESS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MENARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TMT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SKYLINE MARINE CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9H MART PORTLAND INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KENDALL FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DIAMOND S MEAT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LAWLEY MOTORS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WAL-MART ASSOCIATES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MFS SUPPLY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RUGS USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PEARL FACTORY, THE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Payless Distribution…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Payless Distribution Center has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Payless Distribution Center in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Payless Distribution Center ranks #827 at $10,082 current penalty.

How Payless Distribution Center Compares

Payless Distribution Center'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 (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-05-21

Last Inspection

2015-04-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,361

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,361 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$11,831

Current Penalty Amount

$10,082

Penalty Reduction

14.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,749 from the initial assessment of $11,831. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Payless Distribution Center compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Payless Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 6 1.7
Total Penalty $10,082 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,361 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Payless Distribution Center, both outside GU so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,082 here).

City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC. $10,080 AL Tafuna SM Mart INC. $10,079 AS Vicente's Liquors & Tropical Grocery, INC. $10,078 MA Montana Auto Investments LLC $10,088 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Flowerwood Nursery, INC. 3 insp. Mobile, AL Gold Tone, INC. 3 insp. Titusville, FL Save Mart Supermarkets 3 insp. Oakland, CA Caribbean Retail Ventures INC. 3 insp. Mayaguez, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Karry Out Korner
Ardmore, OK
0 inspections $0
City Lumber Company of Huntsville Ala., INC.
Huntsville, AL
3 inspections $10,080
Exxon - Union
Union, NJ
0 inspections $0
K & J House of Meats
Toledo, OH
0 inspections $0
Tafuna SM Mart INC.
Pago Pago, AS
4 inspections $10,079

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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 Payless Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Payless Distribution Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Payless Distribution Center have? ▼
Payless Distribution Center has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,082.
How many OSHA inspections has Payless Distribution Center had? ▼
Payless Distribution Center has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-21 and the most recent on 2015-04-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Payless Distribution Center? ▼
Payless Distribution Center has been assessed $10,082 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,831 (a 14.8% reduction).
Does Payless Distribution Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Payless Distribution Center has 5 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 Payless Distribution Center operate in? ▼
Payless Distribution Center operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Payless Distribution Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Payless Distribution Center ranks #34,611 (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 Payless Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Payless Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $10,082 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tafuna SM Mart INC. in Pago Pago, AS is a similar retail trade employer with $10,079 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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