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The Home Depot USA, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Home Depot USA, INC ranks #1,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty67% serious
$110,619
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Home Depot USA, INC in ST Thomas, VI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $110,619. 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 USA, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% 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, Madam Popli in Centerville, GA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#1,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 USA, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Home Depot USA, INC runs far above peers (38.2x 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

$110,619 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($110,619) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $110,619 $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 The Home Depot USA, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHEDRAUI USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PHELPS TIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37STATER BROS. MARKETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ABC HOME FURNISHINGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TOPS MARKETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FREDERICKTOWN BUTCHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PAY AND SAVE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACK CROW CANDLE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FASTENAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KROGER CO (THE), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILLIAM SONOMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KROGER COMPANY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MALLOY FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE NEW 5-7-9 AND BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOON VALLEY NURSERY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EAGLE INDUSTRIES DEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TIENDA Y CARNICERIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11The Home Depot USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
The Home Depot USA, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

The Home Depot USA, INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, The Home Depot USA, INC sits at penalty rank #45 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($110,619 assessed).

How The Home Depot USA, INC Compares

The Home Depot USA, INC's 3.00 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 (38.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-12-14

Last Inspection

2024-10-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$55,310

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $55,310 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$110,619

Current Penalty Amount

$110,619

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How The Home Depot USA, INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Home Depot USA, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 6 1.7
Total Penalty $110,619 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $55,310 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($110,619 here).

Walmart INC. $109,030 NV Progreso LMMM Corpus Christi #1, LLC $113,322 TX Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, INC. $113,415 CA Dollar Tree Stores, INC. $106,750 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree INC. 2 insp. Spanish Springs, NV Chedraui USA INC. 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Phelps Tire Company 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Stater Bros. Markets 2 insp. Cathedral City, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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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 USA, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Home Depot USA, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 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 The Home Depot USA, INC have? ▼
The Home Depot USA, INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $110,619.
How many OSHA inspections has The Home Depot USA, INC had? ▼
The Home Depot USA, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-12-14 and the most recent on 2024-10-29. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Home Depot USA, INC? ▼
The Home Depot USA, INC has been assessed $110,619 in current OSHA penalties.
Does The Home Depot USA, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Home Depot USA, INC has 4 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 USA, INC operate in? ▼
The Home Depot USA, 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 The Home Depot USA, 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 USA, INC ranks #1,460 (the top 1% 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 USA, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Home Depot USA, INC's total OSHA penalty of $110,619 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (38.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Madam Popli in Centerville, GA is a similar retail trade 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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