COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION is a wholesale trade agents and brokers employer in VAN NUYS, CA. Federal records show 2 OSHA inspections with 4 violations and $0 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. 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.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

6100 SEPULVEDA BLVD., VAN NUYS, CA, 91411

Parent: Costco Wholesale (374 locations)

425120 — Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

EIN: 911223280

277 employees

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

4 violations

Violations across 2 federal agencies

Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

1 fatalities

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

0.5

Industry Avg DART

0.4

Self-Reported DART

5.7

Self-Reported TRIR

8.8

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

MEDIUM

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

17 years

Last Activity

4yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.1/yr

Violation Rate

0.2/yr

Active Agencies:

OSHANLRB

TRIR vs Industry Avg

+8.3

Above industry average

DART vs Industry Avg

+5.3

Above industry average

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 painted long hoe and rake of the recalled garden set contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Most Recent Recall: 2024-09-12

The painted long hoe and rake of the recalled garden set contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.The black plastic protective collar in the opening on the back of the trash receptacle can become dislodged and expose a sharp edge, posing a risk of laceration to the user.

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint

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

Violation rate: 50% of inspections

Peer Comparison

88%

Worse than most peers

vs 131 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Inspection Frequency Percentile

88%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases

Unfair Labor Practice

Representation (Union)

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 records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, BLS). 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 COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?: COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $0 in total penalties.
How does COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?: COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION operates in the wholesale trade agents and brokers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.5. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 5.7 compared to an industry average of 0.4.
Has COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION.