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Retail Trade · Winston-Salem, NC

Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty78% serious
$1,350
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority in Winston-Salem, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Circle K in Ocala, FL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,350 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARSHALLS OF MA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALBERTSON'S COMPANIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NANDORF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAFEWAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCKINLEY MOTOR SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXHALE BRANDS NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KOREANA PLAZA MARKET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MICHAEL BAKER LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HOBBY LOBBY STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAESTRANZI BROS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ELLSWORTH FARM PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENARDS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARMORMAX REFRACTORIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MOUNTAIN CITY MEAT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Tsa Stores,INC. DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority is the #2,387 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($1,350).

How Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority Compares

Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority's 4.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-01

Last Inspection

2011-03-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $675 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$1,350

Current Penalty Amount

$1,350

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 9 1.7
Total Penalty $1,350 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $675 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,350 here).

Wal-Mart Stores, INC. $1,350 AZ Cardenas Market, INC. $1,350 CA Walgreens of Puerto Rico INC $1,350 PR Intelex Enterprises LLC $1,350 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC., #2828 2 insp. Billings, MT Marshalls of MA, INC. 2 insp. Hoover, AL Albertson's Companies, INC 2 insp. Fallon, NV Nandorf, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wal-Mart Stores, INC.
Mesa, AZ
2 inspections $1,350
Cardenas Market, INC.
Fontana, CA
2 inspections $1,350
Circle K
Ocala, FL
0 inspections $0
Southern Food Mart
Roxboro, NC
0 inspections $0
Bellmawr Transmission - Valero Gas Station
Bellmawr, NJ
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 Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. 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 Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority have? ▼
Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority had? ▼
Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-01 and the most recent on 2011-03-15. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority? ▼
Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority has been assessed $1,350 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority has 7 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 Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority operate in? ▼
Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 451110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority ranks #82,877 (the lower 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 Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tsa Stores,INC. DBA Sports Authority's total OSHA penalty of $1,350 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Circle K in Ocala, FL 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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