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Retail Trade · Mount Pocono, PA

Lowe's Home Centers, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lowe's Home Centers, LLC has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$6,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,795
of 100,495 penalized employers

Lowe's Home Centers, LLC in Mount Pocono, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

Lowe's Home Centers, LLC has been inspected 2 times by OSHA over 9 years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Compared to the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, Lowe's Home Centers, LLC has been inspected more frequently.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
49%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Lowe's Home Centers, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lowe's Home Centers, LLC carries 2.1× the penalties of a typical Retail Trade employer, a clear outlier in its sector.

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

$6,000 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Lowe's Home Centers, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Lowe's Home Centers, LLC in Mount Pocono, PA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $9,960 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,000 - a 39.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,000. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs above peers.

Inspection activity spans from 2016-11-15 to 2026-04-10, a window of roughly 9 years. This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-15

Last Inspection

2026-04-10

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,000 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$9,960

Current Penalty Amount

$6,000

Penalty Reduction

39.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,960 from the initial assessment of $9,960. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Lowe's Home Centers, LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lowe's Home Centers, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $6,000 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,000 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lowe's Home Centers, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lowe's Home Centers, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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, LLC have? ▼
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Lowe's Home Centers, LLC had? ▼
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-15 and the most recent on 2026-04-10. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lowe's Home Centers, LLC? ▼
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC has been assessed $6,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,960 (a 39.8% reduction).
Does Lowe's Home Centers, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lowe's Home Centers, LLC has 4 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, LLC operate in? ▼
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444110). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
What are my rights if I work at Lowe's Home Centers, LLC? ▼
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at Lowe's Home Centers, LLC have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.
How do I file an OSHA complaint against Lowe's Home Centers, LLC? ▼
You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.
How does Lowe's Home Centers, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer.

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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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