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Retail Trade · Paterson, NJ

Lowe's Home Centers INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lowe's Home Centers INC. ranks #61,889 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,960
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#61,889
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lowe's Home Centers INC. in Paterson, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,960. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lowe's Home Centers INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,889 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Chevron Extra Mile in Chula Vista, CA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#61,889
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lowe's Home Centers INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lowe's Home Centers INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$3,960 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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 Lowe's Home Centers INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE SAVE MART COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SAM'S EAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THE TJX COMPANIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VISION WHEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BFS GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ABC FIRE CONTROL, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CLAY'S POWER EQUIPME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ARMY & AIR FORCE EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RIDLEY'S FAMILY MARK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SHOE PALACE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CAPE COD LUMBER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12STEVE'S MEAT MARKET …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PLAZA LOIZA CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BAYSHORE FAMILY MARKET, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BI-MART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LES SCHWAB WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3APPLIANCE DIRECT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Lowe's Home Centers …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Lowe's Home Centers INC. has 3 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.

Lowe's Home Centers INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Lowe's Home Centers INC. sits at penalty rank #1,648 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($3,960 assessed).

How Lowe's Home Centers INC. Compares

Lowe's Home Centers INC.'s 0.67 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-09-21

Last Inspection

2023-03-14

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,320

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,320 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

$7,920

Current Penalty Amount

$3,960

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,960 from the initial assessment of $7,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Lowe's Home Centers INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lowe's Home Centers INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $3,960 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,320 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lowe's Home Centers INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,960 here).

Atlantic Auto Trim and Glass, INC. $3,964 FL Goodwill Store & Donation Center $3,950 NY Axis Redistribution, LLC $3,972 FL Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company LLC $3,972 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Save Mart Companies, INC. 3 insp. Roseville, CA Sam's East, INC. 3 insp. Pooler, GA The TJX Companies, INC. 3 insp. Newport, RI Vision Wheel, INC. 3 insp. Decatur, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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Chula Vista, CA
0 inspections $0
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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 Lowe's Home Centers INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lowe's Home Centers INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 Lowe's Home Centers INC. have? ▼
Lowe's Home Centers INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,960.
How many OSHA inspections has Lowe's Home Centers INC. had? ▼
Lowe's Home Centers INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-21 and the most recent on 2023-03-14. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lowe's Home Centers INC.? ▼
Lowe's Home Centers INC. has been assessed $3,960 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,920 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Lowe's Home Centers INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lowe's Home Centers INC. 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 Lowe's Home Centers INC. operate in? ▼
Lowe's Home Centers INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lowe's Home Centers INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lowe's Home Centers INC. ranks #61,889 (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 Lowe's Home Centers INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lowe's Home Centers INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,960 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chevron Extra Mile in Chula Vista, CA 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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