LOWE'S
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LOWE'S — a lawn and garden equipment and supplies retailers facility located at 2906 E. HARDING AVE., PINE BLUFF, AR 71601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-05-20.
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 $500.00 is 84% below the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 444220). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 57th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
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 May 21, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 27, 2016. 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 total proposed penalty of $500.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was LOWE'S cited for?
LOWE'S received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $500.00. The inspection opened on 2016-05-20.
How much was LOWE'S fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $500.00 against LOWE'S in PINE BLUFF, AR. Average per citation: $250.00.
Is LOWE'S a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LOWE'S has a risk score of 1 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 Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $500.00 is below the industry average.