Retail Trade · Westerly, RI

Walmart

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walmart ranks #65,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty14% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,400
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #65,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Walmart in Westerly, RI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,400. 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 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, India Mart in Houston, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection: 14.3%
of violations were serious: #65,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Walmart

$3,400
Retail Trade avg

$2,898

What this shows Walmart sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,400 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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.

Walmart has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Walmart is the #1,761 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($3,400).

How Walmart Compares

Walmart's 2.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-04-12

Last Inspection

2014-03-10

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,133

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $1,133 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Serious

14.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,600

Current Penalty Amount

$3,400

Penalty Reduction

75.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,200 from the initial assessment of $13,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric	Walmart	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	0.8
Violations	7	1.7
Total Penalty	$3,400	$2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,133	$3,571

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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,400 here).

Sherwin-Williams Company, INC. $3,400 PA Five Below $3,400 MI Shop Rite Supermarkets, INC. $3,400 NY Blevins Workshop, INC. DBA Blevins Building Supply $3,400 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Gomez Hermanos Kennedy, LLC 3 insp. San Juan, PR Uwajimaya INC 3 insp. Seattle, WA Jim Taylor Motors 3 insp. Fort Benton, MT Amazon.Com.Azdc LLC 3 insp. Phoenix, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sajid Ahmed dba 7-Eleven IV

Sherwin-Williams Company, INC.

Shop Rite Supermarkets, INC.

Scarsdale, NY

2 inspections $3,400

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What to do with this record

Use Walmart'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 Walmart safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Walmart's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 have? ▼

Walmart has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,400.

How many OSHA inspections has Walmart had? ▼

Walmart has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-12 and the most recent on 2014-03-10. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Walmart? ▼

Walmart has been assessed $3,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,600 (a 75.0% reduction).

Does Walmart have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Walmart has 1 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 operate in? ▼

Walmart 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 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Walmart ranks #65,563 (the lower 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 Walmart's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Walmart's total OSHA penalty of $3,400 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, India Mart in Houston, TX 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.