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Transportation & Warehousing · McDonough, GA

The Home Depot, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Home Depot, INC. ranks #69,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,813
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#69,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Home Depot, INC. in McDonough, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,813. 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, INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gold Spur Trucking in Vernal, UT is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#69,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 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, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Home Depot, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$2,813 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Home Depot, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.917.926.835.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINDUSTRIAL SERVICE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34LINEAGE LOGISTICS PF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LUNAR DISTRIBUTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WABTEC US RAIL. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ARRC FACILITIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AP - AEROPUERTO RAFA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SF MUNICIPAL TRANSPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MAINE-ENDWELL CSD TR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FEDEX FREIGHT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PACIFIC COAST CONTAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PREMIER BULK STEVEDO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EMERY AIR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3C.H. ROBINSON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6US FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4G2 SECURE STAFF, L.L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GFA ALABAMA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3The Home Depot, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
The Home Depot, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing 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, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: The Home Depot, INC. is the #2,965 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($2,813).

How The Home Depot, INC. Compares

The Home Depot, INC.'s 0.33 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-08-27

Last Inspection

2019-05-01

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$938

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $938 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$4,688

Current Penalty Amount

$2,813

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,875 from the initial assessment of $4,688. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How The Home Depot, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Home Depot, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $2,813 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $938 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,813 here).

Van Dale Industries $2,813 NJ United Parcel Service $2,805 CT Walmart Distribution Center #7026 $2,800 UT Auto Carrier Express, INC. $2,800 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Industrial Service Corporation 3 insp. Burlington, IA Lineage Logistics PFS, LLC 3 insp. Chicago, IL Lunar Distribution 3 insp. New Haven, IN Wabtec US Rail. INC. 3 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Van Dale Industries
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $2,813
H & H Pecans
Albany, GA
0 inspections $0
National Consolidated Couriers, Inc
San Rafael, CA
0 inspections $0
Beth Dockter - 576A2
Pollock, SD
0 inspections $0
Gold Spur Trucking
Vernal, UT
0 inspections $0

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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, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Home Depot, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Home Depot, INC. have? ▼
The Home Depot, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,813.
How many OSHA inspections has The Home Depot, INC. had? ▼
The Home Depot, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-27 and the most recent on 2019-05-01. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Home Depot, INC.? ▼
The Home Depot, INC. has been assessed $2,813 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,688 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does The Home Depot, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Home Depot, INC. has 1 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, INC. operate in? ▼
The Home Depot, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Home Depot, INC. 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, INC. ranks #69,591 (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 The Home Depot, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Home Depot, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,813 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gold Spur Trucking in Vernal, UT is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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