HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC. — a retail trade facility located at 1781 E BAYSHORE RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94303 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100,425.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-05-13.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $100,425.00 is more than 31.3× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 444130). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 10, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 16, 2022. Of the 4 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $25,106.25 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against this Palo Alto retail location underscores a profound breakdown in the facility’s safety management system