This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

J.C. Penney Company Safety Record

Santa Rosa, CA · Retail Trade

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 05/20/2010

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, J.C. Penney Company in Santa Rosa, California has 31 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $5,905 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 2010.

J.C. Penney Company, located in Santa Rosa, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 31 violations on file, 2 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,905.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

31 Violations
7 Inspections
2 Serious
$5,905 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($3,320)
Serious?
2 ($1,210)
Repeat?
2 ($1,375)
2500.0008 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1994
5194. H01 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1992
4650. E OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $7,045 in penalties for J.C. Penney Company, later reduced to $5,905 — a 16% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5194. H01 OSHA Standard
3 citations $180
2500.0008 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,435
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
2 citations $160
5185. A OSHA Standard
2 citations
4650. E OSHA Standard
2 citations $325
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/20/2010 Complaint? Santa Rosa, CA 0 $0
06/23/1998 Planned? Santa Rosa, CA 5 $1,745
11/14/1996 Complaint? Santa Rosa, CA 3 $1,800
01/16/1996 Complaint? Santa Rosa, CA 2 $230
05/05/1995 Complaint? Santa Rosa, CA 3 $525
01/13/1994 Complaint? Santa Rosa, CA 9 $1,605
01/08/1992 Complaint? Santa Rosa, CA 9 $0

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