BIG LOTS STORES, INC. is a department stores employer in ESSEX JUNCTION, VT. Federal records show 2 OSHA inspections with 7 violations and $19,093 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: April 30, 2026.

BIG LOTS STORES, INC.

70 PEARL STREET, ESSEX JUNCTION, VT, 05452

Parent: Big Lots (185 locations)

452210 — Top companies in Department Stores

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

7 violations

$19,093 in penalties

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

3.3

Industry Avg DART

1.9

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$19,093

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

MEDIUM

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

10 years

Last Activity

2yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.2/yr

Violation Rate

0.7/yr

Violation Severity Mix

86% serious$2,728 avg per violation$9,547 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$19,093 total across all agencies

CPSC Product Recalls

Consumer Product Safety Commission recall history matched on company name.

Total Recalls

Last 5 Years

Last 12 Months

Units Recalled

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

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Recidivism: 2 inspections with serious+ violations

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BIG LOTS STORES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?: BIG LOTS STORES, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $19,093 in total penalties.
How does BIG LOTS STORES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?: BIG LOTS STORES, INC. operates in the department stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.