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Retail Trade · Northampton, MA

River Valley Market, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), River Valley Market, LLC ranks #17,624 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$19,985
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,624
of 99,447 penalized employers

River Valley Market, LLC in Northampton, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,985. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected River Valley Market, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,624 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rod Hatfield Chevrolet in Lexington, KY is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#17,624
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How River Valley Market, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows River Valley Market, LLC runs far above peers (6.9x 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

$19,985 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 River Valley Market, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARCO DESTIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 527NORTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PARTY CITY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HEB GROCERY COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE SAVE MART COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLONIAL IMPORTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RUNNINGS SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FLOWER MOTOR CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MCCOY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WALMART STORES INC.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OURISMAN CHEVROLET C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BALES MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JBW CORP OF WASHINGT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOWES #317, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMPLOYBRIDGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PALMER'S AIRPORT HYU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4K MART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1River Valley Market,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
River Valley Market, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

River Valley Market, LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, River Valley Market, LLC ranks #406 at $19,985 current penalty.

How River Valley Market, LLC Compares

River Valley Market, LLC's 2.50 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 (6.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-21

Last Inspection

2016-09-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,993

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $9,993 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% 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

$28,550

Current Penalty Amount

$19,985

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,565 from the initial assessment of $28,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How River Valley Market, LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric River Valley Market, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $19,985 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,993 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for River Valley Market, LLC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,985 here).

East Coast Auto Parts, INC. $20,000 CT Walter E. Smithe Furniture, INC. $20,000 IL Builders Supply CO, INC $19,873 NE West Marine Products, INC. $19,834 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Marco Destin, INC. 2 insp. Panama City Beach, FL 27north 2 insp. Springfield, MO Party City CORP. 2 insp. Bronx, NY Heb Grocery Company, LP 2 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fred Martin Superstore
Barberton, OH
0 inspections $0
Gateway Shell
Balch Springs, TX
0 inspections $0
Barnes Oil & Propane
Batesburg, SC
0 inspections $0
Rod Hatfield Chevrolet
Lexington, KY
0 inspections $0
East Coast Auto Parts, INC.
Bridgeport, CT
2 inspections $20,000

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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 River Valley Market, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, River Valley Market, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 River Valley Market, LLC have? ▼
River Valley Market, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,985.
How many OSHA inspections has River Valley Market, LLC had? ▼
River Valley Market, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-21 and the most recent on 2016-09-21. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for River Valley Market, LLC? ▼
River Valley Market, LLC has been assessed $19,985 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,550 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does River Valley Market, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. River Valley Market, LLC 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 River Valley Market, LLC operate in? ▼
River Valley Market, LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445299). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does River Valley Market, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, River Valley Market, LLC ranks #17,624 (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 River Valley Market, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
River Valley Market, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $19,985 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (6.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rod Hatfield Chevrolet in Lexington, KY 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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