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Retail Trade · Hicksville, NY

Target

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Target ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,300
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Target in Hicksville, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Target 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Supermercado MR Special INC in Yauco, PR is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,300 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Target compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Target sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$3,300 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Target.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALMART ASSOCIATES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HARVEY CHEVROLET COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JS SACRAMENTO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STINE, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COURTESY AUTO & TRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLEXPORT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PET WORLD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CARDENAS MARKET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAM'S EAST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITY AUTOMOTIVE LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CENTERLINE AUTO PARTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ALBERTSONS COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RITE AID CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VITACOST.COM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAR PROS KIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MENARD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROSSVILLE FORD-LINC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TIRE KINGDOM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PLAZA WENATCHEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Target, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Target has 2 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.

Target in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Target is the #1,780 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($3,300).

How Target Compares

Target's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-18

Last Inspection

2023-11-07

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,650 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$13,618

Current Penalty Amount

$3,300

Penalty Reduction

75.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,318 from the initial assessment of $13,618. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Target Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $3,300 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,650 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Target, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,300 here).

Carbone Hyundai of Vermont, LLC $3,300 VT A2z Closeouts, LTD. $3,300 NV Supermercado MR Special INC $3,300 PR Fred's INC $3,300 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Walmart Associates INC 2 insp. Shelton, WA Harvey Chevrolet Corporation 2 insp. Radford, VA JS Sacramento, INC. 2 insp. Sacramento, CA Stine, L.L.C. 2 insp. Lake Charles, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carbone Hyundai of Vermont, LLC
Bennington, VT
2 inspections $3,300
A2z Closeouts, LTD.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $3,300
Supermercado MR Special INC
Yauco, PR
2 inspections $3,300
Fred's INC
Memphis, TN
3 inspections $3,300
A.F. Wendling INC.
Buckhannon, WV
2 inspections $3,300

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What to do with this record

Use Target'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 Target safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Target's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Target have? ▼
Target has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Target had? ▼
Target has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-18 and the most recent on 2023-11-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Target? ▼
Target has been assessed $3,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,618 (a 75.8% reduction).
Does Target have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Target has 2 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 Target operate in? ▼
Target operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453998). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Target rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Target ranks #66,148 (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 Target's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Target's total OSHA penalty of $3,300 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Supermercado MR Special INC in Yauco, PR is a similar retail trade employer with $3,300 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.