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Wal-Mart Associates INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wal-Mart Associates INC ranks #12,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty44% serious
$25,691
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wal-Mart Associates INC in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,691. 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 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Home Depot U.S.a., INC. in Rialto, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $25,700 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#12,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wal-Mart Associates INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wal-Mart Associates INC runs far above peers (8.9x 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

$25,691 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Wal-Mart Associates INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRV WORLD LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COSENTINO'S PRICE CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITRUS MOTORS ONTARI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORTHLAND FOOD & FAM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WHOLE FOODS MARKET I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALHAMBRA MOTORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EUROPEAN AUTO PARTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ECONO RIAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EL MONSTROU DE LAS G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13A.C. MOORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SWAP SHOP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3H MART LYNNWOOD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WHOLE FOODS MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MULBERRY MOTOR PARTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOB'S SEWING & VACUU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WAL-MART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SELENA ASSOCIATES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Wal-Mart Associates …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Wal-Mart Associates INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Wal-Mart Associates INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Wal-Mart Associates INC sits at penalty rank #302 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($25,691 assessed).

How Wal-Mart Associates INC Compares

Wal-Mart Associates INC's 4.50 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 (8.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-01-11

Last Inspection

2024-03-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,846

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $12,846 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$52,040

Current Penalty Amount

$25,691

Penalty Reduction

50.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,349 from the initial assessment of $52,040. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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 2 0.8
Violations 9 1.7
Total Penalty $25,691 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,846 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,691 here).

Home Depot U.S.a., INC. $25,700 CA Gold Bond Building Products, LLC $25,800 CA RV World LLC $25,569 PA Andronico's Community Markets $25,815 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

RV World LLC 2 insp. Hamburg, PA Cosentino's Price Chopper 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Save Mart Supermarkets 2 insp. San Jose, CA Citrus Motors Ontario, INC. 2 insp. Ontario, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Home Depot U.S.a., INC.
Rialto, CA
2 inspections $25,700
7-11
Tinley Park, IL
0 inspections $0
Hometown Spirits
Flowery Branch, GA
0 inspections $0
KP Indian Grocery
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
AA Ginseng Wholesale, Inc.
Rowland Heights, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Wal-Mart Associates INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 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 Wal-Mart Associates INC have? ▼
Wal-Mart Associates INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,691.
How many OSHA inspections has Wal-Mart Associates INC had? ▼
Wal-Mart Associates INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-11 and the most recent on 2024-03-08. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wal-Mart Associates INC? ▼
Wal-Mart Associates INC has been assessed $25,691 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,040 (a 50.6% reduction).
Does Wal-Mart Associates INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wal-Mart Associates INC has 4 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 452311). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wal-Mart Associates INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wal-Mart Associates INC ranks #12,940 (the top quarter 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 Wal-Mart Associates INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wal-Mart Associates INC's total OSHA penalty of $25,691 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (8.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Home Depot U.S.a., INC. in Rialto, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $25,700 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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