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Sears, Roebuck and CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sears, Roebuck and CO. has a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty29% serious
$8,600
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,794
of 100,495 penalized employers

Sears, Roebuck and CO. in New Castle, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,600. 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, Roebuck and CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fitness Pros Plus in Panora, IA is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
60%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Sears, Roebuck and CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sears, Roebuck and CO. runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$8,600 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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, Roebuck and CO.

The federal enforcement record for Sears, Roebuck and CO. in New Castle, PA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 3.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (28.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $15,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,600 - a 44.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,300. Against the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-06-02 to 2014-06-02, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-02

Last Inspection

2014-06-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,502

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,300 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,502.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$15,400

Current Penalty Amount

$8,600

Penalty Reduction

44.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,800 from the initial assessment of $15,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Sears, Roebuck and CO. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sears, Roebuck and CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 7 3.8
Total Penalty $8,600 $3,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,300 $2,502
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sears, Roebuck and CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sears, Roebuck and CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sears, Roebuck and CO. have? ▼
Sears, Roebuck and CO. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Sears, Roebuck and CO. had? ▼
Sears, Roebuck and CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-02 and the most recent on 2014-06-02. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sears, Roebuck and CO.? ▼
Sears, Roebuck and CO. has been assessed $8,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,400 (a 44.2% reduction).
Does Sears, Roebuck and CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sears, Roebuck and CO. 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 Sears, Roebuck and CO. operate in? ▼
Sears, Roebuck and CO. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,951 total OSHA inspections and $19.89M in cumulative penalties.
How does Sears, Roebuck and CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sears, Roebuck and CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,600 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fitness Pros Plus in Panora, IA is a similar other services employer with $0 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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