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Retail Trade · Wilmington, DE

Kohl's Department Stores, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kohl's Department Stores, INC. ranks #12,646 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty56% serious
$26,162
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,646
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kohl's Department Stores, INC. in Wilmington, DE has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,162. 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. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,646 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, State Line Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Fort Mill, SC is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#12,646
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kohl's Department Stores, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kohl's Department Stores, INC. runs far above peers (9.0x 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

$26,162 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kohl's Department Stores, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARVANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ARRIAGA USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PARADISE HALAL MEAT,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OFFICE DEPOT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KB ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROSSITUNES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FRED MEYER #655, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HEINEN'S INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STOCK BUILDING SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GROCERY GEEKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HANCOCK LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MILITARY DELI & BAKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HUMANE SOCIETY OF SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BASS PRO SHOPS OUTDO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ABACUS BUSINESS CAPI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Kohl's Department St…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Kohl's Department Stores, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Kohl's Department Stores, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Kohl's Department Stores, INC. sits at penalty rank #292 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($26,162 assessed).

How Kohl's Department Stores, INC. Compares

Kohl's Department Stores, INC.'s 3.00 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 far above peers (9.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-11-29

Last Inspection

2017-11-28

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,721

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $8,721 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$43,550

Current Penalty Amount

$26,162

Penalty Reduction

39.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,388 from the initial assessment of $43,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Kohl's Department Stores, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kohl's Department Stores, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 9 1.7
Total Penalty $26,162 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,721 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kohl's Department Stores, INC., both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,162 here).

Adventure Outdoors, INC. $26,114 GA The Pampered Chef LTD. $26,104 IL Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC $26,280 WY Triple V INC. $26,337 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Carvana, LLC 3 insp. Winder, GA Arriaga USA LLC 3 insp. North Hollywood, CA Paradise Halal Meat, LLC 3 insp. Paterson, NJ Office Depot INC 3 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

DELTA/Montclair
Montclair, NJ
0 inspections $0
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Everett, WA
0 inspections $0
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Red Bank, NJ
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
State Line Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Fort Mill, SC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Kohl's Department Stores, INC.'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 Kohl's Department Stores, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kohl's Department Stores, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Kohl's Department Stores, INC. have? ▼
Kohl's Department Stores, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,162.
How many OSHA inspections has Kohl's Department Stores, INC. had? ▼
Kohl's Department Stores, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-29 and the most recent on 2017-11-28. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kohl's Department Stores, INC.? ▼
Kohl's Department Stores, INC. has been assessed $26,162 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,550 (a 39.9% reduction).
Does Kohl's Department Stores, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kohl's Department Stores, INC. has 5 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 Kohl's Department Stores, INC. operate in? ▼
Kohl's Department Stores, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452111). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kohl's Department Stores, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kohl's Department Stores, INC. ranks #12,646 (the top quarter 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 Kohl's Department Stores, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kohl's Department Stores, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,162 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (9.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, State Line Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Fort Mill, SC 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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