Establishment profile
TOYS R US, INC.
703 BARTLEY CHESTER RD, FLANDERS, NJ, 07836
451120 — Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
Summary
TOYS R US, INC. has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 20 inspections over 29 years of recorded history, with $51,544 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 18 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
TOYS R US, 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
45% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 18 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $51,544 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B04 | 2 | 2 | $9,729 | Nov 2005 | Sep 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 2 | 2 | $1,893 | Feb 2008 | Jul 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L | 1 | 1 | $12,500 | Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 1 | 1 | $7,500 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $3,960 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G01 | 1 | 1 | $3,750 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 1 | 1 | $3,700 | Jul 2011 | Jul 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,488 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0006 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0005 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4511 within NJ. Peer group: 18 employers. This establishment has 20 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for TOYS R US, 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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Dec 2015 – Oct 2017
Most frequent event: Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2017 | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Hand(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Foot (feet), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Dec 11, 2015 | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for TOYS R US, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in NJ — for TOYS R US, 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 TOYS R US, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-CA-029833 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2011 | Mar 2011 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-029826 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2011 | Mar 2011 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-027636 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2006 | Feb 2007 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-027628 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2006 | Feb 2007 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
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 TOYS R US, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for TOYS R US, INC.. 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, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The small bolt and spacer that attaches each front wheel to the walker can 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-24 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-08-24 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $9,054 | |
| 2016-02-02 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-01-22 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-10-23 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-07-24 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-04-04 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-09-07 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-04-21 | Referral | 2 | — | $4,700 | |
| 2011-03-22 | Referral | 1 | — | $3,960 | |
| 2009-07-10 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-12-22 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-11-13 | Planned | 7 | 3 | $7,905 | |
| 2005-10-28 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $675 | |
| 2005-01-13 | Referral | 3 | — | $11,250 | |
| 2001-01-10 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | |
| 2000-07-11 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-02-28 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-10-29 | Referral | 1 | — | $12,500 | |
| 1997-04-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
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 NJ, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- TOYS R USTOTOWA — 2 federal enforcement records
- Toys 'R' UsBurlington — 2 federal enforcement records
- GAMESTOP CORP.NEWARK — 1 federal enforcement record
- TOYS R US STORE #6307WATCHUNG — 1 federal enforcement record
- HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC.ISELIN — 1 federal enforcement record
- HOBBY LOBBYISELIN — 0 federal enforcement records
- Hobby LobbyMAYS LANDING — 0 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on TOYS R US, 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 TOYS R US, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- TOYS R US, INC. has 20 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $51,544 in total penalties.
- How does TOYS R US, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- TOYS R US, INC. operates in the hobby, toy, and game stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5.