Summary
BIG LOTS has no OSHA inspection history on file. Federal records covering wage, environmental, labor relations, and other agencies are noted below where present.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 0 days ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BIG LOTS appears in NLRB labor relations and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in OSHA workplace safety, 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
No OSHA inspections, citations, or accidents on file for BIG LOTS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BIG LOTS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BIG LOTS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 0 days ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BIG LOTS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BIG LOTS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in KY — for BIG LOTS, 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 BIG LOTS 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.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-CA-046369 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2011 | May 2011 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-046290 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2011 | May 2011 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
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 BIG LOTS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BIG LOTS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BIG LOTS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
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. 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. 5 recalls shown · 5 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Lots Recalls Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard #14206 | Jun 2014 | The center of the ottoman can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. | — | View → |
Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards #13260 | Aug 2013 | Once lit, the glass citronella table torches can flare up and emit burning lamp oil onto consumers and property, posing fire and burn hazards. | — | View → |
Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #13743 | Jul 2013 | The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard #12200 | Jun 2012 | The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard. | — | View → |
Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard #12086 | Jan 2012 | 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. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BIG LOTS 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.
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- BIG LOTS has no OSHA inspections on record.