LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC — a home centers facility located at 14725 APPLE HARVEST DRIVE, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-06-24.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,000.00 is more than 7.8× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 444110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 3, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 22, 2020. Of the 2 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 cumulative penalty of $25,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $12,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action at this Lowe’s Home Centers location underscores a critical breakdown in life-safety protocols, specifically regarding egress management and floor maintenance. While the violations were classified as "Other-than-Serious," the $25,000 penalty for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) is significantly higher than the national average for this classification, signaling a likely history of prior similar infractions or a failure to abate previously identified hazards. The nexus between obstructed exit routes and poor housekeeping
This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 444110 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,976.
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What OSHA violations was LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC cited for?
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2020-06-24.
How much was LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC in MARTINSBURG, WV. Average per citation: $12,500.00.
Is LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC has a risk score of 6 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Home Centers facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.