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Retail Trade · Clovis, CA

Sears Holding CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sears Holding CORP. has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,485
of 100,495 penalized employers

Sears Holding CORP. in Clovis, CA 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: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sears Holding CORP. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, James W Smith Enterprises LTD in Southfield, MI is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
5%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Sears Holding CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sears Holding CORP. runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Sears Holding CORP.

The federal enforcement record for Sears Holding CORP. in Clovis, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $725 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $400 - a 44.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $200. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-03-12 to 2015-03-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-12

Last Inspection

2015-03-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $200 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$725

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

44.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $325 from the initial assessment of $725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Sears Holding CORP. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sears Holding CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $400 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sears Holding CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sears Holding CORP.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Sears Holding CORP. have? ▼
Sears Holding CORP. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Sears Holding CORP. had? ▼
Sears Holding CORP. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-12 and the most recent on 2015-03-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sears Holding CORP.? ▼
Sears Holding CORP. has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $725 (a 44.8% reduction).
What industry does Sears Holding CORP. operate in? ▼
Sears Holding CORP. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452111). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Sears Holding CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sears Holding CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $400 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, James W Smith Enterprises LTD in Southfield, MI is a similar retail trade employer with $400 in current penalties.

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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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