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Retail Trade · Benton, AR

The TJX Companies, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The TJX Companies, INC. ranks #4,094 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty50% serious
$58,305
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,094
of 99,447 penalized employers

The TJX Companies, INC. in Benton, AR 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: $58,305. 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 TJX Companies, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,094 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, The Meat Place at 1889 in Brooklyn, NY is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#4,094
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 The TJX Companies, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The TJX Companies, INC. runs far above peers (20.1x 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

$58,305 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($58,305) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $58,305 $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 TJX Companies, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNOURIA ENERGY RETAIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CABELA'S WHOLESALE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN MARINE & MO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NEW FASHION WORLD CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PENCE ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SCHOCKER AUTO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BD & DB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ONE TO SEVEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOICHER MARIN OF FLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MICHAELS ARTS & CRAFTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DON K CHEVROLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOME DEPOT USA, INC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROMANTIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE PANTRY, INC. DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RURAL KING SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RISING SUN POOLS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LONNIE COBB FORD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11The TJX Companies, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
The TJX Companies, INC. 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.

The TJX Companies, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, The TJX Companies, INC. ranks #109 at $58,305 current penalty.

How The TJX Companies, INC. Compares

The TJX Companies, INC.'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 runs far above peers (20.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-10-12

Last Inspection

2023-11-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,153

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $29,153 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% 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

$116,609

Current Penalty Amount

$58,305

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $58,304 from the initial assessment of $116,609. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How The TJX Companies, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The TJX Companies, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $58,305 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,153 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The TJX Companies, INC., both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($58,305 here).

Pacific Sunwear of California INC. and Pacific Sunwear Stores LLC and Pacific Sunwear of California, LLC $58,325 CA Morris Furniture CO., INC. $58,058 OH Food Center Corporation $57,529 VI Kmart Corporation $59,128 VI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nouria Energy Retail, INC. 2 insp. Scarborough, ME Cabela's Wholesale, LLC 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX American Marine & Motorsports 2 insp. Shawano, WI New Fashion World Corporation 2 insp. Hatillo, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pacific Sunwear of California INC. and Pacific Sunwear Stores LLC and Pacific Sunwear of California, LLC
Orange, CA
2 inspections $58,325
Mobil (Kings Park)
Kings Park, NY
0 inspections $0
Key Food #1498
Corona, NY
0 inspections $0
The Meat Place at 1889
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
Windsor Farm Market
Morrisville, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use The TJX Companies, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The TJX Companies, INC. against Pacific Sunwear of California INC. and Pacific Sunwear Stores LLC and Pacific Sunwear of California, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 TJX Companies, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The TJX Companies, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 TJX Companies, INC. have? ▼
The TJX Companies, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $58,305.
How many OSHA inspections has The TJX Companies, INC. had? ▼
The TJX Companies, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-10-12 and the most recent on 2023-11-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The TJX Companies, INC.? ▼
The TJX Companies, INC. has been assessed $58,305 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $116,609 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does The TJX Companies, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The TJX Companies, INC. has 1 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 TJX Companies, INC. operate in? ▼
The TJX Companies, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 442299). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The TJX Companies, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The TJX Companies, INC. ranks #4,094 (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 TJX Companies, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The TJX Companies, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $58,305 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (20.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Meat Place at 1889 in Brooklyn, NY 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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