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Retail Trade · Marquette, MI

Wal Mart #2079

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wal Mart #2079 ranks #32,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty30% serious
$11,040
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#32,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wal Mart #2079 in Marquette, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wal Mart #2079 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,220 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Goodwill Industries of Orange County in Santa Ana, CA is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,040 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#32,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wal Mart #2079 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wal Mart #2079 runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$11,040 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wal Mart #2079.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBEVERAGE RETAILERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WAYFAIR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AMERICAN FURNITURE W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RITE AID, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BI-MART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WALLACE AUTOMOTIVE G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CARTER MYERS AND ASS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRADER JOE'S COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALLEGHENY STRUCTURAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARKETON INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTHWEST GOLF CARS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NEW ALBERTSONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JERICHO HOME IMPROVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ROCK-N-ROLL MATERIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16RALPHS FOOD WAREHOUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TITUS WILL FORD SALE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RODDA PAINT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ME SALVE ISABELA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WALMART #2418, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Wal Mart #2079, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20
Wal Mart #2079 has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Wal Mart #2079 in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Wal Mart #2079 sits at penalty rank #760 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($11,040 assessed).

How Wal Mart #2079 Compares

Wal Mart #2079's 6.67 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 (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-06

Last Inspection

2013-08-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,680

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $3,680 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$15,100

Current Penalty Amount

$11,040

Penalty Reduction

26.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,060 from the initial assessment of $15,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Wal Mart #2079 compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wal Mart #2079 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 20 1.7
Total Penalty $11,040 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,680 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wal Mart #2079, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,040 here).

Goodwill Industries of Orange County $11,040 CA Hillside Lumber Company, INC. $11,060 ME United Supermarkets, LLC $11,000 TX Harvey Industries, INC. $11,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Beverage Retailers LLC 3 insp. Frederick, MD Wayfair LLC 3 insp. Cranbury, NJ American Furniture Warehouse Corporation 3 insp. Sacramento, CA Rite Aid 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Goodwill Industries of Orange County
Santa Ana, CA
3 inspections $11,040
Fano Bread Company
Albuquerque, NM
0 inspections $0
Sai Food Mart
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Wahodel of Paterson Inc
Paterson, NJ
0 inspections $0
Hill's Convenience Store
Hughes Springs, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Wal Mart #2079's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Wal Mart #2079 against Goodwill Industries of Orange County, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Wal Mart #2079's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
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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 Wal Mart #2079 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wal Mart #2079's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 3 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 Wal Mart #2079 have? ▼
Wal Mart #2079 has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Wal Mart #2079 had? ▼
Wal Mart #2079 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-06 and the most recent on 2013-08-19. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wal Mart #2079? ▼
Wal Mart #2079 has been assessed $11,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,100 (a 26.9% reduction).
Does Wal Mart #2079 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wal Mart #2079 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 Wal Mart #2079 operate in? ▼
Wal Mart #2079 operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452910). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wal Mart #2079 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wal Mart #2079 ranks #32,220 (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 Wal Mart #2079's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wal Mart #2079's total OSHA penalty of $11,040 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Goodwill Industries of Orange County in Santa Ana, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $11,040 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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