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Retail Trade · Shelton, WA

Walmart Associates INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walmart Associates INC ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$15,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Walmart Associates INC in Shelton, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Walmart Associates INC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Dollar General CORP in Salt Lake City, UT is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Walmart Associates INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Walmart Associates INC runs far above peers (5.2x 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

$15,000 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Walmart Associates INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBENSON GUAM ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MAZDA OF LAKEWOOD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28ALLENDAN SEED CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20K MART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WALMART #2419, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KENT'S MEATS & GROCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BMC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE SALVATION ARMY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BUC-EE'S MOUNT CRAWF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KROGER CO STORE 453, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TARGET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHERN-PIK-A-PART …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TARGET STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2YUMA CARPETS & TILE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MASSERANT'S FEED & G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27RESCUE RANCH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILLY WORLD CYCLES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SIX 12 VENTURES LLC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE KROGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALBERTSONS DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Walmart Associates INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Walmart Associates INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Walmart Associates INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Walmart Associates INC is the #554 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($15,000).

How Walmart Associates INC Compares

Walmart Associates INC's 2.00 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 (5.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-25

Last Inspection

2014-08-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $7,500 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$16,000

Current Penalty Amount

$15,000

Penalty Reduction

6.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,000 from the initial assessment of $16,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Walmart Associates INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $15,000 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,500 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,000 here).

Dollar General CORP $15,000 UT Carol House Furniture $15,000 MO Tennessee Valley Fence, INC. $15,000 AL Strickler Imports $15,000 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Benson Guam Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Hagatna, GU Mazda of Lakewood 2 insp. Lakewood, CO Allendan Seed CO 2 insp. Winterset, IA K Mart Corporation 2 insp. Mayaguez, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dollar General CORP
Salt Lake City, UT
2 inspections $15,000
Carol House Furniture
Maryland Heights, MO
2 inspections $15,000
Tennessee Valley Fence, INC.
Huntsville, AL
3 inspections $15,000
Strickler Imports
Robertsdale, AL
2 inspections $15,000
Walmart Supercenter
Woodward, OK
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 Walmart Associates INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Walmart Associates INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Walmart Associates INC have? ▼
Walmart Associates INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Walmart Associates INC had? ▼
Walmart Associates INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-25 and the most recent on 2014-08-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Walmart Associates INC? ▼
Walmart Associates INC has been assessed $15,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,000 (a 6.3% reduction).
Does Walmart Associates INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Walmart Associates INC has 3 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 Walmart Associates INC operate in? ▼
Walmart Associates INC 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 Walmart Associates INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Walmart Associates INC ranks #24,157 (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 Walmart Associates INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Walmart Associates INC's total OSHA penalty of $15,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dollar General CORP in Salt Lake City, UT is a similar retail trade employer with $15,000 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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