Retail Trade · Layton, UT

Sam's Club

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sam's Club 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

Sam's Club in Layton, UT 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 Sam's Club 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, Costco Wholesale Corporation in Huntsville, AL 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%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About Sam's Club

The federal enforcement record for Sam's Club in Layton, UT 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 Sam's Club to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,879 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2023-04-24 to 2025-09-08, a window of roughly 2 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2023-04-24

Last Inspection

2025-09-08

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 Sam's Club compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Sam's Club	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 Sam's Club safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Sam's Club'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 Sam's Club have? ▼

Sam's Club 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 Sam's Club had? ▼

Sam's Club has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-04-24 and the most recent on 2025-09-08. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Sam's Club? ▼

Sam's Club has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does Sam's Club operate in? ▼

Sam's Club operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452311). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.

How does Sam's Club's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Sam's Club'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, Costco Wholesale Corporation in Huntsville, AL 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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