THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC — a home centers facility located at 1-2 DONOE ROAD 4000, ST THOMAS, VI 00802 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $110,619.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-10-29.
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 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 $110,619.00 is more than 34.5× 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 VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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 June 6, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 28, 2024. Of the 6 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 $18,436.50 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 enforcement profile for this Home Depot location reveals a troubling nexus of egress obstructions and mechanical safety
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What OSHA violations was THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC cited for?
THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC received 6 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $110,619.00. The inspection opened on 2024-10-29.
How much was THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $110,619.00 against THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC in ST THOMAS, VI. Average per citation: $18,436.50.
Is THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC has a risk score of 40 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 Home Centers facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $110,619.00 is above the industry average.