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Retail Trade · Vineland, NJ

The Salvation Army

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Salvation Army ranks #38,734 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$8,820
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,734
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Salvation Army in Vineland, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,820. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Salvation Army 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,734 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Shell Food Mart in Westlake, LA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#38,734
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Salvation Army compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Salvation Army runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$8,820 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 The Salvation Army.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VEE PAK, LLC DBA VOY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 429TH STREET STONE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FORD MERCURY SALES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOTAL WELDING SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PARAMOUNT FORD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WINN DIXIE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE STANDARD COMPANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN GAS & OIL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COLONIAL BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ELK GROVE AUTO GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABESCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J. C. LEWIS FORD LIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INGLES MARKETS, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERSTATE AUTO GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAIRDONS DODGE CHRYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIVE BELOW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW HOME BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8The Salvation Army, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
The Salvation Army has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

The Salvation Army in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Salvation Army ranks #926 at $8,820 current penalty.

How The Salvation Army Compares

The Salvation Army's 5.00 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 above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-02-24

Last Inspection

2016-10-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,410

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $4,410 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$12,600

Current Penalty Amount

$8,820

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,780 from the initial assessment of $12,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How The Salvation Army compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Salvation Army Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 10 1.7
Total Penalty $8,820 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,410 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Salvation Army, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,820 here).

Walmart Supercenter $8,806 WY Radical Cosmetics LLC $8,802 FL Murco Wall Products, INC. $8,800 TN A.J. Anich Lumber CO., INC. $8,847 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC 2 insp. Columbus, GA Vee Pak, LLC DBA Voyant Beauty 2 insp. Countryside, IL 29th Street Stone INC. 2 insp. New York, NY Ford Mercury Sales INC DBA Pauli Ford 2 insp. Saint Johns, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Boat N RV Megastore
Ridgeland, SC
0 inspections $0
Walmart Supercenter
Evanston, WY
2 inspections $8,806
Mango Clothing
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
Shell Food Mart
Westlake, LA
0 inspections $0
El Charrito Mini-Mart
Homestead, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 The Salvation Army safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Salvation Army's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 The Salvation Army have? ▼
The Salvation Army has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,820.
How many OSHA inspections has The Salvation Army had? ▼
The Salvation Army has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-24 and the most recent on 2016-10-03. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Salvation Army? ▼
The Salvation Army has been assessed $8,820 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,600 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does The Salvation Army have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Salvation Army 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 The Salvation Army operate in? ▼
The Salvation Army operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Salvation Army rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Salvation Army ranks #38,734 (the upper 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 The Salvation Army's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Salvation Army's total OSHA penalty of $8,820 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Shell Food Mart in Westlake, LA 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.