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Retail Trade · Chamblee, GA

Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 ranks #26,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$13,675
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 in Chamblee, GA 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: $13,675. 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 Stores, INC. Store #3621 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 #26,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Chocolate Monkey in Kodak, TN is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#26,463
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 runs well above peers (4.7x 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

$13,675 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOREVER 21, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PR RETAIL STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PROGRESO LMMM HOUSTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STAPLES THE OFFICE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KROGER INC #578, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CENTRAL IOWA FIREWOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FRAMPTON'S MONUMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LIQUID TECHNOLOGIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HATTIESBURG CYCLES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INSERRA SUPERMARKETS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUPERMERCADOS MAXIMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VINCE'S CHEVROLET BU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OB SALEM AUTO GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRAIG TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ELITE MOTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUNDZ PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RANDY WISE BUICK GMC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAL-MART STORES EAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALBERTSONS #934, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Wal-Mart Stores, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 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.

Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 is the #615 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($13,675).

How Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 Compares

Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621'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 well above peers (4.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-05

Last Inspection

2017-07-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,838

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $6,838 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$21,911

Current Penalty Amount

$13,675

Penalty Reduction

37.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,236 from the initial assessment of $21,911. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $13,675 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,838 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,675 here).

Staples the Office Superstore, LLC DBA Staples $13,653 IL Walmart INC. $13,653 FL Parts Authority Waw, LLC $13,797 NY Schocker Auto LLC $13,800 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Forever 21, INC. 2 insp. Bridgewater, NJ Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC. 2 insp. Dover, DE PR Retail Stores INC 2 insp. Quebradillas, PR Progreso LMMM Houston #27, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX

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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Kodak, TN
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621'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 Stores, INC. Store #3621 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Stores, INC. Store #3621 have? ▼
Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 had? ▼
Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-05 and the most recent on 2017-07-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621? ▼
Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 has been assessed $13,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,911 (a 37.6% reduction).
What industry does Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 operate in? ▼
Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452111). 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 Stores, INC. Store #3621 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621 ranks #26,463 (the upper 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 Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wal-Mart Stores, INC. Store #3621's total OSHA penalty of $13,675 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chocolate Monkey in Kodak, TN 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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