Inspection 348018441 OPENED FEB 3, 2025Closed
2100 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington, WI 53105 · Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Menards has 17 OSHA inspections on record in Wisconsin, the first in 1989.
OSHA's last visit started on Feb 3, 2025 after a fatality or catastrophe, in Burlington.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 41 citation items: 29 serious and 12 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $223,532 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $96,533, down 57%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.178, forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (17 items).
For context, across all retail employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,750. Menards averages $5,683 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Menards also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 4 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 345448831 OPENED JUL 29, 2021Closed
2801 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343972857 OPENED APR 30, 2019Closed
5105 Integrity Way, Appleton, WI 54913 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $9,472 | $5,683 | Oct 8, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(m) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 339829707 OPENED JUN 30, 2014Closed
3300 E. Express Court, Appleton, WI 54915 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339780124 OPENED MAY 22, 2014Closed
Distribution Center Building Number 21/22 4860 Menard Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703 · 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(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $7,000 | $2,000 | Aug 4, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.31(a) · Covered employees |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Aug 4, 2014 | Final |
Inspection 339548893 OPENED JAN 15, 2014Closed
W3167 County Rd S, Iron Ridge, WI 53035 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313132730 OPENED MAR 19, 2010Closed
6401 Copps Ave, Monona, WI 53716 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312550833 OPENED JAN 14, 2009Closed
5120 Calumet Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220 · 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 1910.178(l)(3)(im) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $3,500 | $1,000 | Feb 5, 2009 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 2009 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $7,000 | $1,500 | Feb 5, 2009 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 2009 | Final |
9 older inspections
Inspection 309840999 OPENED FEB 20, 2008Closed
2221 Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,000 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,000 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.26(c)(1) · Portable metal ladders |
Serious | $7,000 | $3,000 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 309839595 OPENED AUG 10, 2007Closed
2801 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 122412836 OPENED JAN 29, 2001Closed
6800 South 27th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 122208986 OPENED AUG 24, 1999Closed
8365 North 76th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53223 · 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(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,700 | $1,700 | Oct 14, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,700 | $1,700 | Oct 14, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,700 | $1,700 | Oct 14, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 300116548 OPENED SEP 9, 1998Closed
6800 South 27th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154 · 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)(2)(iii) · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers) |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Mar 5, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $3,500 | Mar 5, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $7,000 | $1,000 | Mar 5, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | Mar 5, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(12)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $7,000 | $3,500 | Mar 5, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8a 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $7,000 | $3,500 | Mar 5, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8b 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $7,000 | $0 | Mar 5, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $25,000 | $3,500 | Mar 5, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.132(e) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $10,000 | $8,000 | Mar 5, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $35,000 | $0 | Mar 5, 1999 | Final |
Inspection 122041841 OPENED AUG 2, 1994Closed
2535 South 108th Street, West Allis, WI 53227 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 103469250 OPENED MAY 5, 1993Closed
2535 South 108th Street, West Allis, WI 53227 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 5, 1993 (fatal): Employee killed when pinned under overturned forklift
Employee #1 was using a Toyota lift truck, model #02-5FD-25, type D, serial #5FD U25-70399, to lift a banded bundle of 1 in. by 10 in. by 16 ft ponderosa pine. T he truck had a 24 in., 4,300 lb lift capacity. The load, measuring 3 ft high, 4 ft wide, and 16 ft long and weighing 5,450 lb, was to be lifted onto the third s helf of a retail warehouse steel storage rack that was 12 ft high. As the load a pproached 8 ft in height, it tilted, became unstable, and shifted to the left. T he load fell to the floor, causing the lift truck to tip over to the right and p in Employee #1's head between the canopy guard support structure and the concret e floor. Employee #1 was killed. The following factors contributed to the accide nt: the lift truck's capacity was exceeded; the weight of the lifts was not know n; the load was not fully stabilized on the truck's forks; the lift operators we re inadequately trained with regard to lift capacity and location of load center ; and they lacked understanding of the nonexistent load rating chart.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $5,000 | $2,500 | Jul 7, 1993 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $5,000 | $4,000 | Jul 7, 1993 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 7, 1993 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $10,000 | $2,500 | Jul 7, 1993 | Final |
Inspection 102348562 OPENED DEC 18, 1990Closed
2535 South 108th Street, West Allis, WI 53227 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 103314373 OPENED MAY 8, 1989Closed
6800 South 27th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $180 | $75 | May 19, 1989 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(12) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $180 | $75 | May 19, 1989 | Final |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Eau Claire site logged 4 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 813 workers: 0.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.5 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Store Division Admin - 3019" Eau Claire · 2025 | 813 | 4 | 0 | 0.5 | 4.5 |
| "Corporate Admin - 1001" Eau Claire · 2025 | 583 | 2 | 1 | 0.4 | 4.5 |
| "ECDC BLDG 1 thru 6, 5A, 6A - 3009" Eau Claire · 2025 | 328 | 10 | 5 | 3.7 | 2.6 |
| "Wausau WI - 3016" Wausau · 2025 | 230 | 6 | 2 | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| "Eau Claire West WI - 3011" Eau Claire · 2025 | 210 | 12 | 6 | 8.3 | 4.5 |
| "Eau Claire Transportation - 3740" Eau Claire · 2025 | 175 | 1 | 1 | 0.7 | 2.6 |
| "Eau Claire East WI - 3053" Eau Claire · 2025 | 208 | 11 | 8 | 7.7 | 4.5 |
| "Rhinelander WI - 3168" Rhinelander · 2025 | 195 | 9 | 6 | 6.7 | 4.5 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 4 reports on file.
Jan 8, 2022, Monona: Hospitalization · fractures · chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
An employee was on a rolling staircase, reaching for product on a shelf. He lost his balance and fell about 8 feet to the floor, suffering broken ribs.
Aug 11, 2021, Monona: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
A dock plate pinched an employee's finger as it was lowered. The employee suffered a fingertip amputation.
Dec 4, 2018, Iron Ridge: Hospitalization · fractures · hand(s), unspecified
An employee was driving a forklift when it and an automated vehicle collided. The employee's right hand was smashed and broken between the two vehicles.
Feb 5, 2015, Eau Claire: Hospitalization · puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds · lower leg(s)
Employee discharged a nail gun. A nail became lodged in the left lower leg, requiring surgery to remove.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.31 · Covered employees
29 CFR 1904.31(a)
(a) Basic requirement. You must record on the OSHA 300 Log the recordable injuries and illnesses of all employees on your payroll, whether they are labor, executive, hourly, salary, part-time, seasonal, or migrant workers. You also must record the recordable injuries and illnesses that occur to employees who are not on your payroll if you supervise these employees on a day-to-day basis. If your business is organized as a sole proprietorship or partnership, the owner or partners are not considered employees for recordkeeping purposes.
29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)
(iv) The Exposure Control Plan shall be reviewed and updated at least annually and whenever necessary to reflect new or modified tasks and procedures which affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure. The review and update of such plans shall also:
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
(a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.26 · Portable metal ladders
29 CFR 1910.29 · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers)
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
Other home centers employers in Wisconsin
- Eden Stone Co. LLC Eden, · 4 citations · $15,800
- Menard, Inc. Eau Claire · 149 citations · $318,336
- Ace Hardware Corporation Kenosha · 8 citations · $8,470
- White Cap Supply, L.P. Madison · 4 citations · $50,832
- Midwest Home Supply, LLC Eau Claire · 5 citations · $17,926
- Glenbrook Building Supply, Inc. Hudson · 2 citations · $9,145
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.