Home Depot has 36 OSHA inspections on record in Texas, the first in 1985.
OSHA's last visit started on May 30, 2025 after a complaint, in Austin.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 27 citation items: 9 serious and 18 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $54,805 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $38,530, down 30%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.134, respiratory protection (4 items).
For context, across all retail employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,750. Home Depot averages $4,937 over 5 cited inspections in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Home Depot also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 10 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company13309 N Interstate Hwy 35 North, Austin, TX 73301 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $1,594 | $1,594 | Nov 26, 2025 | Final |
4600 State Highway 121, Plano, TX 75024 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2013 South Main Street, Keller, TX 76248 · Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · Walking-working surfaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2024 | Final |
8801 South Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78744 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 10, 2022 (fatal): Employee is killed by unknown cause
At 2:39 p.m. on August 10, 2022, an employee was assembling a patio furniture set at a Home Depot retail store while working outside within their designated work area. The employee was found slumped over and unresponsive in a patio chair with his tools plugged in and placed around him. The employee was killed, but the cause of death was unknown.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Sep 6, 2022 | Final |
300 Village Center Drive, Southlake, TX 76092 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3600 Ranch Road 620 S, Bee Cave, TX 78738 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
220 I-20 West, Weatherford, TX 76086 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
12871 Ih 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7100 N. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76137 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 16, 2017: Employee trips, falls, and fractures hip
At 5:45 p.m. on October 16, 2017, Employee #1 was checking dye lot numbers for inventory accountability. He moved a pallet to view the lot numbers and tripped over the pallet, falling and fracturing his hip. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injury.
No citations from this inspection.
220 I-20 West, Weatherford, TX 76086 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 6, 2017: Employee trips over rebar and fractures right hip
At 9:30 p.m. on October 6, 2017, an employee was retrieving shopping carts when he tripped over a rebar. The employee fell and fractured his right hip.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(c) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $12,675 | $7,605 | Dec 6, 2017 | Final |
12871 Ih 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $7,243 | $7,243 | Aug 11, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $7,243 | $7,243 | Aug 11, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 2017 | Final |
4009 N Midland Dr., Midland, TX 79707 · Other Building Material Dealers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
909 W. Mcdermott, Allen, TX 75013 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
507 Fm 2094, Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $7,000 | $4,200 | Jun 5, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,000 | $2,400 | Jun 5, 2013 | Final |
20360 Hwy 59, Humble, TX 77338 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
611 Sw Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
4590 Sw Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
6000 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1111 Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.29(a)(4)(ii) · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers) |
Other-than-serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | May 10, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.29(f)(3) · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2006 | Final |
8801 S Ih 35, Austin, TX 78744 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
852 International Parkway, Flower Mound, TX 75028 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5041 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $5,000 | $900 | May 26, 2004 | Final |
10707 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77037 · Other Building Material Dealers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
10107 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(a) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3) · Yearly injury summary |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1904.32(b)(2) · Yearly injury summary |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2004 | Closed |
5041 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
6110 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, TX 75209 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
20251 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $1,500 | $900 | Nov 17, 2000 | Closed |
5400 Brodie Lane, Sunset Valley, TX 78745 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $450 | Mar 8, 1999 | Closed |
11820 Dickinson Rd, Houston, TX 77000 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5400 Brodie Lane, Sunset Valley, TX 78745 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1998 | Closed |
5041 S. Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5400 Brodie Lane, Sunset Valley, TX 78745 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design |
Serious | $975 | $585 | Apr 23, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $1,300 | $585 | Apr 23, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a)(2) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1020(e)(2)(ia) · Access to employee exposure and medical records |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1998 | Closed |
20131 N Frwy, Spring, TX 77373 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1994 | Closed |
15505 Southwest Freeway, Sugarland, TX 77478 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards |
Other-than-serious | $650 | $325 | Jun 11, 1992 | Closed |
1975 West Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX 75220 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1332 South Plano Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the Houston site logged 10 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 358 workers: 2.8 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 12 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5521 New Houston RDC Houston · 2024 | 358 | 10 | 4 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| 5023 Dallas RDC Dallas · 2024 | 287 | 9 | 1 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| 5831 Houston MDC Houston · 2024 | 203 | 2 | 1 | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 5824 Dallas FDCBDC Dallas · 2024 | 202 | 5 | 4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| 6892 Austin Mueller Airport Austin · 2024 | 153 | 6 | 2 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| 0534 Katy Katy · 2024 | 152 | 7 | 0 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| 6804 Skillman Dallas · 2024 | 140 | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | 4.5 |
| 6570 South Austin Sunset Valley · 2024 | 139 | 2 | 1 | 1.5 | 4.5 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 10 reports on file, the 6 most recent shown.
Nov 16, 2023, Houston: Hospitalization · fractures · chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
An employee was checking in merchandise in a receiving dock area when they tripped over stretch wrap material and fell, resulting in rib fractures and a bruised knee that required hospitalization.
Oct 8, 2023, Dallas: Hospitalization · cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages · brain
An employee was on an electric ladder in the back aisle of the window department. The employee was getting a window down for a customer when they fell off the platform and landed 4 feet, 5 inches below. The employee hit his head and sustained brain bleeding.
Oct 6, 2022, Houston: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · toes(s), toenail(s)
An employee was operating a powered industrial truck when his left foot struck a pole. The foot was injured, and three of the toes were amputated during surgery. This incident took place during a training activity.
Nov 18, 2019, Dallas: Hospitalization · fractures · pelvis
An employee walking to the break room was struck by the side mast of a forklift. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured pelvis.
Mar 10, 2019, Austin: Hospitalization · fractures · ankle(s)
A forklift operator stepped off his forklift and it ran over his foot, breaking his ankle.
Dec 7, 2018, Katy: Hospitalization · fractures · wrist(s)
An employee was on an order picker in an aisle when he fell approximately 8 feet to the ground and sustained a laceration on his forehead and a fractured right wrist.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)
(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
29 CFR 1904.2(a)(2)
(2) If one or more of your company's establishments are classified in a non-exempt industry, you must keep OSHA injury and illness records for all of such establishments unless your company is partially exempted because of size under § 1904.1.
29 CFR 1904.29(a)
(a) Basic requirement. You must use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report.
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