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Retail Trade · Port Chester, NY

Bed Bath & Beyond INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bed Bath & Beyond INC. ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bed Bath & Beyond INC. in Port Chester, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bed Bath & Beyond INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Menard, INC. in Morton Grove, IL is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bed Bath & Beyond INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bed Bath & Beyond INC. runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Bed Bath & Beyond INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AUTOZONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MKM DESSERTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CUSTOM STONE WORKS A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OVERHEAD DOOR COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RETAIL INVESTORS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PROVIDE COMMERCE, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRADER JOE'S EAST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAMS CLUB #6687, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHANDI SUPERMARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRED MEYER #25, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FISCHER LP GAS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOWE'S HOME CENTER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BEAUTY SYSTEMS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUTO CITY SERVICE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GAP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDEN SHOP NURSERY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8USED APPLIANCE DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Bed Bath & Beyond INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Bed Bath & Beyond INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Bed Bath & Beyond INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bed Bath & Beyond INC. ranks #1,111 at $7,000 current penalty.

How Bed Bath & Beyond INC. Compares

Bed Bath & Beyond INC.'s 0.50 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-31

Last Inspection

2016-05-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

100.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$20,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

65.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,000 from the initial assessment of $20,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Bed Bath & Beyond INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bed Bath & Beyond INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $7,000 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bed Bath & Beyond INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

The Ski Rack, INC. $7,000 VT Menard, INC. $7,000 IL J & L Building Materials $7,000 PA King Soopers $7,000 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Target Corporation 2 insp. Tuscaloosa, AL Autozone, INC. 2 insp. Dallas, TX MKM Desserts LLC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Custom Stone Works Acquisition, INC. 2 insp. Cortland, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Ski Rack, INC.
Burlington, VT
2 inspections $7,000
CVS Albany, LLC.
Troy, NY
2 inspections $7,000
Menard, INC.
Morton Grove, IL
2 inspections $7,000
Country Max
Oswego, NY
3 inspections $7,000
Big Lots , INC #1762
Cheektowaga, NY
2 inspections $7,000

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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 Bed Bath & Beyond INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bed Bath & Beyond INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Bed Bath & Beyond INC. have? ▼
Bed Bath & Beyond INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Bed Bath & Beyond INC. had? ▼
Bed Bath & Beyond INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-31 and the most recent on 2016-05-23. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bed Bath & Beyond INC.? ▼
Bed Bath & Beyond INC. has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,000 (a 65.0% reduction).
Does Bed Bath & Beyond INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bed Bath & Beyond INC. has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Bed Bath & Beyond INC. operate in? ▼
Bed Bath & Beyond INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 443111). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bed Bath & Beyond INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bed Bath & Beyond INC. ranks #45,870 (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 Bed Bath & Beyond INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bed Bath & Beyond INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Menard, INC. in Morton Grove, IL is a similar retail trade employer with $7,000 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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