Establishment profile
HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC
2801 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA, 95350
451120 — Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
Summary
HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 5 years of recorded history, with $210 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 29th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 191 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $210 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3362(G) | 1 | 1 | $210 | Jul 2020 | Jul 2020 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 4511 within CA. Peer group: 191 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 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 HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC, 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 HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC 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.). 4 cases · 4 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-CA-162492 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2015 | Aug 2020 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-160237 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2015 | Mar 2017 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-154286 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Mar 2017 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-139745 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2014 | Jul 2020 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
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 HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOBBY LOBBY STORES INC 2801 MCHENRY AVE · MODESTO, CA, 95350 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The front legs on the chair can loosen and detach, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.. Most recent recall: 2026-01-29. 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. 6 recalls shown · 6 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hobby Lobby Recalls Giraffe and Llama Plush Toys with Clips Due to Choking Hazard #26226 | Jan 2026 | The legs of the plush toy can detach from the body allowing the release of small beads that are on the legs, posing a choking hazard to young children. | — | View → |
Hobby Lobby Recalls White Wood Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards #22004 | Oct 2021 | The stools can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards. | — | View → |
Hobby Lobby Recalls Easter and July 4th Light-Up Spinner Toys Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards #17166 | May 2017 | The battery cover can detach and expose the small coin cell batteries, posing choking and ingestion hazards to young children. | — | View → |
Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Pacifier Holders Due to Choking Hazard #16160 | May 2016 | The fin of the whale and the head of the octopus can detach from the pacifier holder, posing a choking hazard. | — | View → |
Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard #16161 | May 2016 | The rattle seams can separate, exposing the fiber stuffing and bell rattle, posing a choking hazard. | — | View → |
Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Accent Chairs Due to Risk of Injury #14057 | Dec 2013 | The front legs on the chair can loosen and detach, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer. | — | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-24 | Complaint | 1 | — | $210 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC's OSHA violation history?
- HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $210 in total penalties.
- How does HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC operates in the hobby, toy, and game stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5.