THE HOME DEPOT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE HOME DEPOT — a home centers facility located at 22 ASHBROOK ROAD, KEENE, NH 03431 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-03-22.
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 $17,000.00 is more than 5.3× 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 NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 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. 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 17, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 21, 2010. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,000.00 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 $5,666.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $17,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 444110 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,657.
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What OSHA violations was THE HOME DEPOT cited for?
THE HOME DEPOT received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,000.00. The inspection opened on 2010-03-22.
How much was THE HOME DEPOT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $17,000.00 against THE HOME DEPOT in KEENE, NH. Average per citation: $5,666.67.
Is THE HOME DEPOT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE HOME DEPOT has a risk score of 19 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 $17,000.00 is above the industry average.