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Retail Trade · Salem, OR

Plaid Pantries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plaid Pantries INC ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Plaid Pantries INC in Salem, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Plaid Pantries INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Mailliards Landing Nursery in Oak Harbor, WA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Plaid Pantries INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Plaid Pantries INC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Plaid Pantries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DESIGNERS' CHOICE FU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VANGUARD AUTO SALES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BUCHANAN AUTO PARK, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BEDROCK KITCHEN AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MOUNTAIN WEST TRUCK …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SMITH KIA OF BELLING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WAL-MART STORES INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FUKUVI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUPPLY NEW ENGLAND, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DISCOUNT LUMBER & BU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WALMART, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WOODLAND FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TARGET CORPORATION D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KLEIN HONDA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT, INC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Plaid Pantries INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Plaid Pantries INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Plaid Pantries INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Plaid Pantries INC is the #2,943 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($300).

How Plaid Pantries INC Compares

Plaid Pantries INC's 2.33 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 below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-03-07

Last Inspection

2014-06-26

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$300

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Plaid Pantries INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Plaid Pantries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 7 1.7
Total Penalty $300 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Plaid Pantries INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).

Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. $300 NC Smith Kia of Bellingham $300 WA Mailliards Landing Nursery $300 WA Fiesta Foods $300 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 3 insp. Yonkers, NY Designers' Choice Furniture Gallaries, INC. 3 insp. Hickory, NC Vanguard Auto Sales LLC 3 insp. Plymouth, MI Buchanan Auto Park, INC. 3 insp. Waynesboro, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC.
Hiddenite, NC
2 inspections $300
Smith Kia of Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
3 inspections $300
Marshfield Bargain House INC
Coos Bay, OR
3 inspections $300
Diamond S Meat CO
Klamath Falls, OR
3 inspections $300
Mailliards Landing Nursery
Oak Harbor, WA
2 inspections $300

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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 Plaid Pantries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Plaid Pantries INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Plaid Pantries INC have? ▼
Plaid Pantries INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Plaid Pantries INC had? ▼
Plaid Pantries INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-07 and the most recent on 2014-06-26. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Plaid Pantries INC? ▼
Plaid Pantries INC has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Plaid Pantries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Plaid Pantries INC has 6 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 Plaid Pantries INC operate in? ▼
Plaid Pantries INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445120). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Plaid Pantries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Plaid Pantries INC ranks #96,117 (the lower 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 Plaid Pantries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Plaid Pantries INC's total OSHA penalty of $300 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, Mailliards Landing Nursery in Oak Harbor, WA is a similar retail trade employer with $300 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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