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Transportation & Warehousing · Lewiston, ME

Walmart Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walmart Distribution Center has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Walmart Distribution Center in Lewiston, ME has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 Distribution Center 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Americold Realty Trust in Woodburn, OR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
13%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Walmart Distribution Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Walmart Distribution Center runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Walmart Distribution Center

The federal enforcement record for Walmart Distribution Center in Lewiston, ME includes 5 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.20 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $4,910 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,000 - a 79.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $200. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.17x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2014-07-01 to 2023-11-08, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-07-01

Last Inspection

2023-11-08

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $200 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$4,910

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

79.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,910 from the initial assessment of $4,910. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Walmart Distribution Center compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Walmart Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.8
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $1,000 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $3,294
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walmart Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Walmart Distribution Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 5 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Walmart Distribution Center have? ▼
Walmart Distribution Center has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Walmart Distribution Center had? ▼
Walmart Distribution Center has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-01 and the most recent on 2023-11-08. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Walmart Distribution Center? ▼
Walmart Distribution Center has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,910 (a 79.6% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Walmart Distribution Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Walmart Distribution Center, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Walmart Distribution Center operate in? ▼
Walmart Distribution Center operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Walmart Distribution Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Walmart Distribution Center owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Walmart Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Walmart Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Americold Realty Trust in Woodburn, OR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,000 in current penalties.

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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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