BIG LOTS, INC. is an employer in COLUMBUS, OH. Federal records show 7 OSHA inspections with 26 violations and $64,785 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

BIG LOTS, INC.

300 PHILLIPI ROAD PO BOX 28512, COLUMBUS, OH, 43228

Parent: Big Lots (185 locations)

EIN: 311286182

16 employees

Federal Enforcement
7
OSHA inspections
26 violations
$64,785 in penalties
1 hospitalizations4 National Emphasis Program inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
4.4
Industry Avg DART
2.5
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
7
OSHA Violations
26
Total Penalties
$64,785
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
16 years
Last Activity
6yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.4/yr
Violation Rate
1.6/yr
Violation Severity Mix
58% serious$2,492 avg per violation$9,255 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$64,785 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
3
Complaint
1
Referral
3
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 71% of inspections
Recidivism: 4 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 65 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
97%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
100%

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Inspection History

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BIG LOTS, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 26 violations and $64,785 in total penalties.