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Retail Trade · Rochester, NY

Walmart Supercenter Store #2859

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 ranks #409 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty62% serious
$232,800
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#409
of 99,447 penalized employers

Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 in Rochester, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $232,800. 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 Supercenter Store #2859 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #409 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Chinatown Supermarket in Salt Lake City, UT is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
61.9%
of violations were serious
#409
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 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 Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 runs far above peers (80.3x 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

$232,800 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($232,800) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $232,800 $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 Supercenter Store #2859.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCIRCLE K STORES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BCBG MAX AZRIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRAVEL CENTERS OF AM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEST BUY SHUTTERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BODILY RV, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ADVANCE AUTO PARTS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GAP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWNE AUTO BROKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GARFIELD LUMBER & MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AGUSTIN MORALES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEATTLE GOODWILL IND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIBERTY 906, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GOD BLESS TIRE SHOP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SERENITY WELLNESS CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PAINTER'S SUPPLY & D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12S & T HARDWARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW RIVER BUILDING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LOUIS VUITTON U.S. M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Walmart Supercenter …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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 Supercenter Store #2859 in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 sits at penalty rank #10 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($232,800 assessed).

How Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 Compares

Walmart Supercenter Store #2859's 10.50 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 (80.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-02

Last Inspection

2017-11-20

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$116,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $116,400 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

61.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

14.3% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

23.8% 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

$239,000

Current Penalty Amount

$232,800

Penalty Reduction

2.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,200 from the initial assessment of $239,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 21 1.7
Total Penalty $232,800 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $116,400 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Walmart Supercenter Store #2859, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($232,800 here).

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. $219,821 IL O'reilly Automotive Stores, INC. $217,071 NM Demoulas Super Markets, INC $250,000 NH Suburban Used Auto Parts T/a McKinney Auto Parts $207,272 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Circle K Stores INC. 2 insp. Tampa, FL Dollar Tree Stores, INC 2 insp. Nashville, TN BCBG Max Azria 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Travel Centers of America 2 insp. Youngstown, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fort America, Inc.,
Washington, DC
0 inspections $0
ASG - Department of Public Safety
Pago Pago, AS
0 inspections $0
Guanajuato Supermarket
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Chinatown Supermarket
Salt Lake City, UT
0 inspections $0
Daniels Produce
Columbus, NE
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Walmart Supercenter Store #2859's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 against Fort America, Inc.,, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Walmart Supercenter Store #2859's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
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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 Supercenter Store #2859 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Walmart Supercenter Store #2859's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Supercenter Store #2859 have? ▼
Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $232,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 had? ▼
Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-02 and the most recent on 2017-11-20. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Walmart Supercenter Store #2859? ▼
Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 has been assessed $232,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $239,000 (a 2.6% reduction).
Does Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 has 13 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Supercenter Store #2859 operate in? ▼
Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 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.
Where does Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 ranks #409 (the top 1% 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 Supercenter Store #2859's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Walmart Supercenter Store #2859's total OSHA penalty of $232,800 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (80.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chinatown Supermarket in Salt Lake City, UT 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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