Retail Trade · Hermiston, OR

Wal Mart Associates INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wal Mart Associates INC has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

50% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections

Wal Mart Associates INC in Hermiston, OR has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wal Mart Associates INC 6 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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 far above peers (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, G2G3 Newington LLC in Newington, CT is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 6 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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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 Wal Mart Associates INC.

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Wal Mart Associates INC has 6 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.

How Wal Mart Associates INC Compares

Wal Mart Associates INC's 0.33 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Wal Mart Associates INC to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,898 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-04-28

Last Inspection

2014-07-29

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 6 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $0 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Wal Mart Associates INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wal Mart Associates INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $0 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wal Mart Associates INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Wal Mart Associates INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Wal Mart Associates INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 6 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Wal Mart Associates INC have?
Wal Mart Associates INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Wal Mart Associates INC had?
Wal Mart Associates INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-28 and the most recent on 2014-07-29. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wal Mart Associates INC?
Wal Mart Associates INC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $500 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Wal Mart Associates INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Wal Mart Associates 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 Wal Mart Associates INC operate in?
Wal Mart Associates INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452112). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Wal Mart Associates INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Wal Mart Associates INC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, G2G3 Newington LLC in Newington, CT 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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