Establishment profile
TOYS R US
SOUTHRIDGE MALL 1211 E ARMY POST RD, DES MOINES, IA, 50315
451120 — Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
Summary
TOYS R US has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 11 years of recorded history, with $4,550 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
TOYS R US appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $4,550 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $813 | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $813 | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A03 | 1 | 1 | $813 | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | $813 | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $813 | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |
| 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2015) | 1 | 1 | $488 | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |
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.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for TOYS R US. 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 TOYS R US. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 TOYS R US. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for TOYS R US. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for TOYS R US. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 TOYS R US. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for TOYS R US. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for TOYS R US. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The butterfly wings on the children's sandals can rip and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Most recent recall: 2017-10-05. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Toys "R" Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard #18004 | Oct 2017 | The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. | — | View → |
Toys 'R' Us Recalls Pacifier Clips Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies 'R' Us and Toys 'R' Us #16259 | Sep 2016 | The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard. | — | View → |
Toys R Us Recalls Children’s Sandals Due to Choking Hazard #15002 | Oct 2014 | The butterfly wings on the children's sandals can rip and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | — | View → |
Toys R Us Recalls Journey Girl Travel Trunks Due to Laceration Hazard #13292 | Sep 2013 | The blue metal handle on the trunk can be sharp, presenting a laceration hazard to the user. | — | View → |
Toys R Us Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards #13234 | Jul 2013 | The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items. | — | View → |
Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Walker Due to Choking Hazard #13139 | Mar 2013 | The small bolt and spacer that attaches each front wheel to the walker can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | — | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-21 | Complaint | 10 | 10 | $4,550 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in hobby, toy, and game stores within IA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- Build-A-Bear WorkshopWest Des Moines — 1 federal enforcement record
- MICHAELS STORES, INC.MARION — 1 federal enforcement record
- Build-A-Bear WorkshopDavenport — 1 federal enforcement record
- HOBBY LOBBYBETTENDORF — 0 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on TOYS R US 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 TOYS R US's OSHA violation history?
- TOYS R US has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 10 violations and $4,550 in total penalties.
- How does TOYS R US's safety record compare to its industry?
- TOYS R US operates in the hobby, toy, and game stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5.