THE HOME DEPOT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE HOME DEPOT — a hardware merchant wholesalers facility located at 289 SOUTH BROADWAY, SALEM, NH 03079 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $99,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-11-14.
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.
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 $99,300.00 is more than 19.1× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423710). 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 100th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 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. 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 28, 2026 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 3, 2026. 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 per-citation average of $49,650.00 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 assessment of nearly $100,000 in penalties for two sanitation-related violations
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What OSHA violations was THE HOME DEPOT cited for?
THE HOME DEPOT received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $99,300.00. The inspection opened on 2025-11-14.
How much was THE HOME DEPOT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $99,300.00 against THE HOME DEPOT in SALEM, NH. Average per citation: $49,650.00.
Is THE HOME DEPOT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE HOME DEPOT has a risk score of 35 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Hardware Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $99,300.00 is above the industry average.