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Retail Trade · Tilton, NH

BJ'S Wholesale Club

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), BJ'S Wholesale Club ranks #40,349 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$8,335
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,349
of 99,447 penalized employers

BJ'S Wholesale Club in Tilton, NH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,335. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected BJ'S Wholesale Club 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,349 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Target Corporation in West Palm Beach, FL is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,335 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#40,349
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How BJ'S Wholesale Club compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows BJ'S Wholesale Club runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$8,335 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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 BJ'S Wholesale Club.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLEE'S DISCOUNT LIQUOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FORTUNE FOODS HAWAII…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SITKA SALMON ALASKA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16KUPS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13DISCOUNT TIRE OF MON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ECONO RIAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACE HARDWARE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIG LOTS , INC #1762, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTENNIAL BUICK GMC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERMERCADO FACUNDO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC CHEESE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARNOLD'S USED OFFICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MACY'S, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MRS. RESSLER'S FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WHOLESALE SPORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOWE'S HIW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHELSEA LUMBER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18MACH'S GENERAL STORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MI CARNICERIA II LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BJ'S Wholesale Club, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
BJ'S Wholesale Club has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

BJ'S Wholesale Club in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, BJ'S Wholesale Club ranks #969 at $8,335 current penalty.

How BJ'S Wholesale Club Compares

BJ'S Wholesale Club's 1.00 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 (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-03-18

Last Inspection

2019-07-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,168

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,168 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$20,838

Current Penalty Amount

$8,335

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,503 from the initial assessment of $20,838. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How BJ'S Wholesale Club compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric BJ'S Wholesale Club Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $8,335 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,168 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for BJ'S Wholesale Club, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,335 here).

Target Corporation $8,335 FL Silvi Concrete $8,330 NJ The Dollar Tree Store #3621 $8,340 CA Mitchell Retail Properties, LLC $8,316 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lee's Discount Liquor 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Fortune Foods Hawaii INC 2 insp. Waipahu, HI Sitka Salmon Alaska Holdings, LLC 2 insp. Sitka, AK Kups, INC. 2 insp. Ellington, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Target Corporation
West Palm Beach, FL
2 inspections $8,335
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Lake Oswego, OR
0 inspections $0
Silvi Concrete
South Plainfield, NJ
2 inspections $8,330
The Dollar Tree Store #3621
Beaumont, CA
2 inspections $8,340
Time Saver 3
Slidell, LA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use BJ'S Wholesale Club's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 BJ'S Wholesale Club safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, BJ'S Wholesale Club's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 BJ'S Wholesale Club have? ▼
BJ'S Wholesale Club has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,335.
How many OSHA inspections has BJ'S Wholesale Club had? ▼
BJ'S Wholesale Club has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-18 and the most recent on 2019-07-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for BJ'S Wholesale Club? ▼
BJ'S Wholesale Club has been assessed $8,335 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,838 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does BJ'S Wholesale Club have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. BJ'S Wholesale Club has 1 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 BJ'S Wholesale Club operate in? ▼
BJ'S Wholesale Club 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 BJ'S Wholesale Club rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, BJ'S Wholesale Club ranks #40,349 (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 BJ'S Wholesale Club's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
BJ'S Wholesale Club's total OSHA penalty of $8,335 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Target Corporation in West Palm Beach, FL is a similar retail trade employer with $8,335 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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