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Retail Trade · Greensboro, NC

Dick's Sporting Goods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. ranks #82,653 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$1,365
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,653
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. in Greensboro, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,365. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,653 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Soft Touch Car Wash/Valero in Joliet, IL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#82,653
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. 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

$1,365 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 Dick's Sporting Goods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOCEAN STATE JOB LOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Rico Foods, Inc., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13H&T CORPORATION DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Interior Showplace L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CIRCLE SAW BUILDERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMERCIO CASH CARRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TUSC CONSTRUCTION SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRICE CHOPPER OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MEEKHOF TIRE SALES &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MOREHART CHEVROLET CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WANNEMAKER'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ED RINKE CHEVROLET B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSE AUTO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CARROLL FARMERS COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SASHI INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENARDS, INC. #3101, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GPR LOGISTICS LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARADISE CHEVROLET C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CENTRAL NETWORK RETA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Dick's Sporting Good…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. ranks #2,383 at $1,365 current penalty.

How Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. Compares

Dick's Sporting Goods, INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-17

Last Inspection

2015-01-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$683

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $683 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$1,950

Current Penalty Amount

$1,365

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $585 from the initial assessment of $1,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $1,365 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $683 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dick's Sporting Goods, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,365 here).

Food Lion LLC $1,365 VA Lowe's Hiw, INC. $1,360 NV Wolfe Pac Pellets, LLC $1,358 ID Walgreens of Puerto Rico INC $1,350 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ocean State Job Lot 2 insp. Stratham, NH Rico Foods, Inc. 2 insp. Paterson, NJ H&T Corporation DBA Milton Piggly Wiggly 2 insp. Milton, WV Interior Showplace Ltd. 2 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Food Lion LLC
Disputanta, VA
2 inspections $1,365
5 Star Nutrition
Amarillo, TX
0 inspections $0
Fiddle Stix
Eden, NC
0 inspections $0
Busy Bee
Midlothian, IL
0 inspections $0
Soft Touch Car Wash/Valero
Joliet, IL
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 Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dick's Sporting Goods, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. have? ▼
Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,365.
How many OSHA inspections has Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. had? ▼
Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-17 and the most recent on 2015-01-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dick's Sporting Goods, INC.? ▼
Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. has been assessed $1,365 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,950 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. has 3 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 Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. operate in? ▼
Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. 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 Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dick's Sporting Goods, INC. ranks #82,653 (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 Dick's Sporting Goods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dick's Sporting Goods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,365 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, Soft Touch Car Wash/Valero in Joliet, IL 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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