Establishment profile
BED BATH & BEYOND
1001 W. MIDDLESEX AVE., PORT READING, NJ, 07064
Operated by Bed Bath and Beyond · 1 of 90 establishments
442299 — All Other Home Furnishings Stores
Summary
BED BATH & BEYOND has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 16 years of recorded history, with $38,445 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 35 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BED BATH & BEYOND appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
64% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 8 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $38,445 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $12,145 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0039 A02 | 1 | 1 | $8,675 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 II | 1 | 1 | $3,575 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 II D | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 B | 1 | 1 | $3,300 | Jul 2011 | Jul 2011 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $3,250 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B04 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4422 within NJ. Peer group: 35 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 23 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Jun 2017 – Aug 2019
Most frequent event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2019 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Hand(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Hip(s) | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2019 | Caught In,Conveyor,Hand,Roller Conveyor,Roller--Mach/Part | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 28, 2011 | LADDER,FALLFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BED BATH & BEYOND. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BED BATH & BEYOND. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in NJ — for Bed Bath and Beyond, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Bed Bath and Beyond locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 18 cases · 17 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-CA-234699 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2019 | Apr 2019 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-231508 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2018 | Apr 2019 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-229672 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2018 | Dec 2018 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-172256 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2016 | May 2016 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-168533 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2016 | Mar 2016 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-165359 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-164066 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-162468 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-109788 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Sep 2013 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-108919 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Sep 2013 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-106687 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2013 | Jul 2013 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-103744 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2013 | Aug 2013 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-084274 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2012 | Aug 2012 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-082084 | Unfair labor practice | May 2012 | Aug 2012 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-RC-081724 | Representation election | May 2012 | Sep 2012 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-081161 | Unfair labor practice | May 2012 | Jun 2012 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-080407 | Unfair labor practice | May 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-078978 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2012 | Oct 2012 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BED BATH & BEYOND. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BED BATH & BEYOND. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BED BATH & BEYOND. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The bunny basket's eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Most recent recall: 2022-04-28. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Woven Bunny Baskets Due to Choking Hazard #22126 | Apr 2022 | The bunny basket's eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-15 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $20,820 | |
| 2016-04-07 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,000 | |
| 2014-10-09 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-10-09 | Referral | 1 | — | $3,000 | |
| 2014-09-11 | Referral | 1 | — | $3,575 | |
| 2013-09-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-12-04 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | |
| 2011-09-01 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-03-28 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $3,300 | |
| 2010-07-13 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $3,250 | |
| 2009-08-04 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BED BATH & BEYOND is one of 90 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Bed Bath and Beyond.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Bed Bath and Beyond across all 90 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in all other home furnishings stores within NJ, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- Bed Bath and BeyondElizabeth — 2 federal enforcement records
- HOME GOODSMOUNT OLIVE — 2 federal enforcement records
- BED BATH & BEYONDTOTOWA — 2 federal enforcement records
- LIFETIME BRANDS INC.ROBBINSVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- TRIANGLE HOME FASHIONSDAYTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- RENT-A-CENTER EAST, INC.TRENTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- AT HOME STORES, LLCCHERRY HILL — 1 federal enforcement record
- HOME GOODSPARAMUS — 1 federal enforcement record
- AMERICAN M.C., INCPARAMUS — 1 federal enforcement record
- WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.MONROE TOWNSHIP — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Bed Bath and Beyond, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BED BATH AND BEYOND INC #655NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV — 3 federal enforcement records
- BED, BATH, & BEYONDWEBSTER, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- BED BATH & BEYONDTOTOWA, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- Bed Bath and BeyondElizabeth, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- BED, BATH AND BEYONDSHREVEPORT, LA — 1 federal enforcement record
- BED, BATH & BEYONDSAN FRANCISCO, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
- Bed Bath and BeyondElmhurst, NY — 1 federal enforcement record
- BED BATH AND BEYOND STORE #195COLUMBUS, OH — 1 federal enforcement record
- Bed, Bath & BeyondLEWISVILLE, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- BED BATH & BEYONDSTUDIO CITY, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Bed Bath and Beyond locationsParent rollup
- All Other Home Furnishings StoresAll employers in this industry
- Employers in NJState-wide enforcement data
- All Other Home in NJIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BED BATH & BEYOND from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Bed Bath and Beyond, which operates 90 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BED BATH & BEYOND's OSHA violation history?
- BED BATH & BEYOND has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $38,444.7 in total penalties.
- How does BED BATH & BEYOND's safety record compare to its industry?
- BED BATH & BEYOND operates in the all other home furnishings stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7. BED BATH & BEYOND's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 2.
- Has BED BATH & BEYOND had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BED BATH & BEYOND.