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Wholesale Trade · Kenai, AK

The Home Depot #8938

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Home Depot #8938 ranks #1,920 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$95,404
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,920
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Home Depot #8938 in Kenai, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $95,404. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Home Depot #8938 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,920 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fresh From Texas, INC. in San Antonio, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $96,675 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#1,920
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Home Depot #8938 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Home Depot #8938 runs far above peers (10.5x 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

$95,404 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($95,404) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $95,404 $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Home Depot #8938.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOMNI MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRP ENGINEERING SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CEDAR CREEK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BADAFI FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TETTENS GRAIN INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MIAT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WAUPUN EQUIPMENT CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GOLDEN HARVEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34JENKINSBURG RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CHIPPEWA VALLEY BEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MIDWAY INDUSTRIAL SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ATLANTIC COAST DISMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOTHAM WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHELBY COUNTY MOTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GET FRESH PRODUCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOSTON GRANITE EXCHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL IRRIGATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WRIGHT PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GREAT NORTHWEST RECY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRANSMISSION PLUS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10The Home Depot #8938, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
The Home Depot #8938 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

The Home Depot #8938 in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, The Home Depot #8938 sits at penalty rank #71 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($95,404 assessed).

How The Home Depot #8938 Compares

The Home Depot #8938's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-04-11

Last Inspection

2024-04-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$47,702

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $47,702 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$95,404

Current Penalty Amount

$95,404

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How The Home Depot #8938 compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Home Depot #8938 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $95,404 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $47,702 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Home Depot #8938, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($95,404 here).

Fresh From Texas, INC. $96,675 TX Taylor Farms Retail, INC. $93,820 CA Emr USA Holdings INC. $97,000 NJ Play Power, INC. $97,799 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Omni Materials, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL FRP Engineering Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Casco, ME Cedar Creek LLC 2 insp. Grandview, MO Badafi Foods LLC 2 insp. McAllen, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ameripack
Hughes Springs, TX
0 inspections $0
Fresh From Texas, INC.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $96,675
Rollin Dairy Milk & Milk Products
Islandia, NY
0 inspections $0
Taylor Farms Retail, INC.
Salinas, CA
4 inspections $93,820
Emr USA Holdings INC.
Bayonne, NJ
2 inspections $97,000

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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 The Home Depot #8938 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Home Depot #8938's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Home Depot #8938 have? ▼
The Home Depot #8938 has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $95,404.
How many OSHA inspections has The Home Depot #8938 had? ▼
The Home Depot #8938 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-11 and the most recent on 2024-04-11. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Home Depot #8938? ▼
The Home Depot #8938 has been assessed $95,404 in current OSHA penalties.
Does The Home Depot #8938 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Home Depot #8938 has 7 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 The Home Depot #8938 operate in? ▼
The Home Depot #8938 operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423220). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Home Depot #8938 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Home Depot #8938 ranks #1,920 (the top 5% 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 The Home Depot #8938's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Home Depot #8938's total OSHA penalty of $95,404 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (10.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fresh From Texas, INC. in San Antonio, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $96,675 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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