LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC — a lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panel merchant wholesalers facility located at 143 DANIEL WEBSTER HIGHWAY, NASHUA, NH 03060 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $29,876.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-06-28.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $29,876.00 is more than 5.8× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423310). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 October 30, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 9, 2017. Of the 1 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 $29,876.00 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 inspection of this Lowe’s Home Centers facility revealed a critical failure in life safety management
This facility's $29,876 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423310 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,679.
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What OSHA violations was LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC cited for?
LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $29,876.00. The inspection opened on 2017-06-28.
How much was LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $29,876.00 against LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC in NASHUA, NH. Average per citation: $29,876.00.
Is LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC has a risk score of 20 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 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $29,876.00 is above the industry average.