Retail Trade · Medley, FL

Pricesmart INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pricesmart INC. ranks #23,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$15,645
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #23,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pricesmart INC. in Medley, FL 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: $15,645. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pricesmart INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rugs USA in Cranbury, NJ is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #23,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Pricesmart INC.

$15,645
Retail Trade avg

$2,898

What this shows Pricesmart INC. runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$15,645 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Pricesmart INC..

Pricesmart INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Pricesmart INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Pricesmart INC. is the #536 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($15,645).

How Pricesmart INC. Compares

Pricesmart INC.'s 1.50 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 (5.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-05-03

Last Inspection

2023-10-19

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,823

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $7,823 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$26,076

Current Penalty Amount

$15,645

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,431 from the initial assessment of $26,076. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric	Pricesmart INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.8
Violations	3	1.7
Total Penalty	$15,645	$2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,823	$3,571

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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pricesmart INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,645 here).

Cost U Less $15,654 AS Amerigas Propane, L.P. $15,625 OH Home Depot U.S.a., INC. $15,565 CA Dewitt Company $15,733 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ross Dress for Less Corporation 2 insp. Stafford, VA Stater Bros. Market #146 2 insp. Lancaster, CA Harbor Freight Tools USA INC. 2 insp. Great Falls, MT Macy's, INC. 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cost U Less

Pago Pago, AS

7 inspections $15,654

Rugs USA

Cranbury, NJ

3 inspections $0

Amerigas Propane, L.P.

Ravenna, OH

2 inspections $15,625

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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 Pricesmart INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Pricesmart INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Pricesmart INC. have? ▼

Pricesmart INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,645.

How many OSHA inspections has Pricesmart INC. had? ▼

Pricesmart INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-03 and the most recent on 2023-10-19. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Pricesmart INC.? ▼

Pricesmart INC. has been assessed $15,645 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,076 (a 40.0% reduction).

Does Pricesmart INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Pricesmart INC. has 2 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 Pricesmart INC. operate in? ▼

Pricesmart INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452319). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Pricesmart INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pricesmart INC. ranks #23,046 (the top quarter 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 Pricesmart INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Pricesmart INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,645 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rugs USA in Cranbury, 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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