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BIG LOTS is an employer in ELK GROVE, CA. Federal records show 1 OSHA inspection with 2 violations and $1,200 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: May 1, 2026.

BIG LOTS

8539 ELK GROVE BLVD, ELK GROVE, CA, 95624

Parent: Big Lots (185 locations)

EIN: 311186811

21 employees

Federal Enforcement
1
OSHA inspection
2 violations
$1,200 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
4.4
Industry Avg DART
2.5
Self-Reported DART
0.0
Self-Reported TRIR
0.0
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
1
OSHA Violations
2
Total Penalties
$1,200
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
MEDIUM
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
11 years
Last Activity
11yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.1/yr
Violation Rate
0.2/yr
Violation Severity Mix
$600 avg per violation$1,200 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHANLRB$1,200 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
-4.4
Below industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
-2.5
Below industry average

CPSC Product Recalls

Consumer Product Safety Commission recall history matched on company name.
0
Total Recalls
5
Last 5 Years
0
Last 12 Months
0
Units Recalled
0
Top Hazard: The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, posing a fire hazard.
Most Recent Recall: 2014-06-12
The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, posing a fire hazard.Once lit, the glass citronella table torches can flare up and emit burning lamp oil onto consumers and property, posing fire and burn hazards.The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs.The center of the ottoman can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Peer Comparison

74%
Above average violations
vs 469 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
85%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
2
Unfair Labor Practice
1
Representation (Union)
1
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement and program records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA) plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Part of a larger organization

BIG LOTS is one of 185 establishments in our dataset that roll up under the parent organization Big Lots.

Federal enforcement records on BIG LOTS represent activity at this specific establishment. The full enforcement footprint of Big Lots across all 185 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.

Other establishments operated by Big Lots

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Activity timeline

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in the past 11 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BIG LOTS's OSHA violation history?
BIG LOTS has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $1,200 in total penalties.

About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BIG LOTS of ELK GROVE, CA from 17 federal data sources. Records were found in 4 sources: OSHA workplace safety inspections, NLRB labor relations cases, CPSC consumer-product recalls, and BLS industry safety benchmarks. The remaining 13 sources were checked and found no matching records: WHD, MSHA, EPA, OFLC, OFCCP, FMCSA, USAspending, SAM.gov, CMS, NHTSA, UVA, SEC enforcement, SEC facts.

Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. The dataset was last refreshed on May 1, 2026. BIG LOTS resolves to the parent rollup Big Lots, which operates 185 establishments in our dataset.

This profile may be incomplete if BIG LOTSoperates under multiple legal names, files under variations our entity-matching rules don't yet cover, or maintains records below current matching thresholds. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.