Retail Trade · Bend, OR

Kohl's Department Stores INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kohl's Department Stores INC has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

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OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections

Kohl's Department Stores INC in Bend, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kohl's Department Stores INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Lightning Source LLC in LA Vergne, TN is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
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What the Data Says About Kohl's Department Stores INC

The federal enforcement record for Kohl's Department Stores INC in Bend, OR shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Kohl's Department Stores INC to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,879 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-09-11 to 2014-03-20, a window of roughly 2 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-09-11

Last Inspection

2014-03-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Kohl's Department Stores INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Kohl's Department Stores INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.8
Violations	0	1.7
Total Penalty	$0	$2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,566

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kohl's Department Stores INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Kohl's Department Stores INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Kohl's Department Stores INC have? ▼

Kohl's Department Stores INC has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Kohl's Department Stores INC had? ▼

Kohl's Department Stores INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-11 and the most recent on 2014-03-20. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Kohl's Department Stores INC? ▼

Kohl's Department Stores INC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does Kohl's Department Stores INC operate in? ▼

Kohl's Department Stores INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452111). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.

How does Kohl's Department Stores INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Kohl's Department Stores INC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lightning Source LLC in LA Vergne, TN is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

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