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Retail Trade · Marion, IA

Menard INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Menard INC ranks #7,687 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$37,506
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,687
of 99,447 penalized employers

Menard INC in Marion, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,506. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Menard INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,687 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Brookshire Grocery Company in Sulphur Springs, TX is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $37,500 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#7,687
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Menard INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Menard INC runs far above peers (12.9x 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

$37,506 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Menard INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.63.05.58.010.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROSS DRESS FOR LESS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STATER BROS. MARKET …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TALLAHASSEE CH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MACY'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AUTO XTRAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARTINEZ FRANCO CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SURF N SEA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TIRE WORLD WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TOWN FAIR TIRE, STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN & COUNTRY C. G.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOS LLANOS SERVICE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JESSICA AM GUTIERREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. MAXIM NAIL SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE HOME DEPOT USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PETCO # 255, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEMOULAS SUPER MARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CATHOLIC CHARITIES O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TEAM AMVETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Menard INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Menard INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Menard INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Menard INC is the #181 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($37,506).

How Menard INC Compares

Menard INC's 4.00 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 (12.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-06-18

Last Inspection

2019-09-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,753

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $18,753 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$51,144

Current Penalty Amount

$37,506

Penalty Reduction

26.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,638 from the initial assessment of $51,144. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Menard INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Menard INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $37,506 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,753 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Menard INC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,506 here).

Brookshire Grocery Company $37,500 TX Super Center Concepts INC $37,485 CA Target Corporation $37,458 AL Peerless Tyre Company $37,324 WY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ross Dress for Less Corporation 2 insp. Stafford, VA Stater Bros. Market #146 2 insp. Lancaster, CA Tallahassee CH, LLC 2 insp. Tallahassee, FL Harbor Freight Tools USA INC. 2 insp. Great Falls, MT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brookshire Grocery Company
Sulphur Springs, TX
2 inspections $37,500
Future Foods
Mechanic Falls, ME
0 inspections $0
Island Image Creations
Pago Pago, AS
0 inspections $0
East Texas Fuels, Inc. #206
Marshall, TX
0 inspections $0
Super Center Concepts INC
Maywood, CA
2 inspections $37,485

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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 Menard INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Menard INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 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 Menard INC have? ▼
Menard INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,506.
How many OSHA inspections has Menard INC had? ▼
Menard INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-18 and the most recent on 2019-09-18. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Menard INC? ▼
Menard INC has been assessed $37,506 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,144 (a 26.7% reduction).
Does Menard INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Menard INC 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 Menard INC operate in? ▼
Menard 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 Menard INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Menard INC ranks #7,687 (the top 10% 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 Menard INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Menard INC's total OSHA penalty of $37,506 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (12.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brookshire Grocery Company in Sulphur Springs, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $37,500 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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