TARGET CORPORATION is a department stores employer in BURLINGTON, MA. Federal records show 1 OSHA inspection with 3 violations and $176,000 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, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 30, 2026.

TARGET CORPORATION

35 CAMBRIDGE STREET, BURLINGTON, MA, 01803

Parent: Target Corporation (485 locations)

452210 — Top companies in Department Stores

EIN: 410215170

6 employees

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspection

3 violations

$176,000 in penalties

1 fatalities1 National Emphasis Program inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

3.3

Industry Avg DART

1.9

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

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$176,000

Trend

IMPROVING

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

MEDIUM

SVEP Flag

Yes

Data Insights

History Span

2 years

Last Activity

2yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.5/yr

Violation Rate

1.5/yr

Violation Severity Mix

$58,667 avg per violation$176,000 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$176,000 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

42,000

Top Hazard: The candle's jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.

Most Recent Recall: 2025-02-13

The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.The candle's jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.The gel clings can separate and expose the inner decal and LED/button battery compartment, posing choking and button battery ingestion hazards to children.The decorative plastic flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard.The surface coating on the travel cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Inspection Breakdown

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

Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Peer Comparison

83%

Worse than most peers

vs 25 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

100%

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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 TARGET CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?: TARGET CORPORATION has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $176,000 in total penalties.
How does TARGET CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?: TARGET CORPORATION operates in the department stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.
Has TARGET CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving TARGET CORPORATION.