Inspection 346343486 OPENED NOV 16, 2022Closed
1400 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80012 · All Other General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1993, OSHA inspectors have visited Target in Colorado 11 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Nov 16, 2022 after a complaint, in Aurora.
In all, OSHA issued 23 citation items: 7 serious, 3 repeat and 13 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $53,967; today they stand at $43,632, 19% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.305 (electrical wiring methods), 2 times.
Among retail employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $2,130 penalty. Target averages $4,400 across 1 cited inspection.
Target 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 343648804 OPENED DEC 4, 2018Closed
2171 Prairie Center Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 28, 2018: Employee amputates fingertip when caught by meat slicer blad
At 8:30 p.m. on November 28, 2018, an employee was doing a deep cleaning on a slicer blade and amputated the tip of her right hand's index finger. The employee was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $6,282 | $4,400 | Jan 9, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 339109209 OPENED JUN 10, 2013Closed
3650 River Point Parkway, Sheridan, CO 80110 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $5,500 | $5,500 | Jun 19, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 339018038 OPENED APR 10, 2013Closed
P.o. Box 26870, 715 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne, CO 80497 · All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) · 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 | $3,060 | $3,060 | Jun 5, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 330296377 OPENED MAY 18, 2011Closed
7400 South Gartrell Road, Denver, CO 80241 · General Merchandise Stores · 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(b)(1) · Injury and illness log |
Repeat | $2,000 | $2,000 | Sep 2, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(1) · Yearly injury summary |
Repeat | $2,000 | $2,000 | Sep 2, 2011 | Final |
Inspection 313713737 OPENED SEP 17, 2009Closed
34800 United Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001 · Farm Product Warehousing and Storage · 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 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Oct 15, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.40(a) · Giving injury records to OSHA |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 307526640 OPENED NOV 18, 2004Closed
1001 E 120th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,125 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $1,350 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,687 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Repeat | $12,500 | $7,500 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 307526921 OPENED NOV 18, 2004Closed
1001 E 120th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241 · General Merchandise Stores · 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(d)(2) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $1,350 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $1,012 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,125 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,125 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,687 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $1,012 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $1,012 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,687 | Jan 31, 2005 | Closed |
3 older inspections
Inspection 303625263 OPENED OCT 2, 2001Closed
34800 United Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303674972 OPENED NOV 30, 2000Closed
105 W. Troutman Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO 80525 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(5)(iii) · Emergency action plans |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 109550954 OPENED APR 5, 1993Closed
34800 United Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81006 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
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 Pueblo site logged 95 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 1,023 workers: 12.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.8 for its industry. Those cases cost 1,620 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0554 - Pueblo CO DC Pueblo · 2025 | 1,023 | 95 | 22 | 12.3 | 2.8 |
| 2052 - Denver Northfield Blvd Denver · 2025 | 306 | 3 | 0 | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| 2403 - Fort Collins East Fort Collins · 2025 | 275 | 3 | 1 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| 1372 - Thornton Thornton · 2025 | 238 | 3 | 1 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| 1471 - Aurora Aurora · 2025 | 240 | 3 | 0 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| 2261 - Sheridan Sheridan · 2025 | 214 | 2 | 0 | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| 2183 - Brighton Brighton · 2025 | 227 | 5 | 2 | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| 1976 - Aurora Saddle Rock Aurora · 2025 | 201 | 2 | 0 | 1.9 | 2.8 |
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.
Nov 11, 2025, Brighton: Hospitalization · bruises, contusions · hip joint(s)
An employee was in a checkout lane when he tripped over the cord of a barcode scanner and fell to the ground, resulting in a contusion to his right hip.
Jul 1, 2024, Thornton: Hospitalization · fractures · hip joint(s)
An employee was stocking items on the shelf and carrying a box up a ladder when she lost her footing and fell to the floor from approximately four steps up. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured hip that required surgery.
Dec 5, 2020, Pueblo: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was repairing a garage door in a warehouse. The cable released and amputated the tip of the employee's left index finger.
Nov 28, 2018, Brighton: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was cleaning a meat/cheese slicer. The slicer amputated the tip of the employee's right thumb (with no bone or nail loss). The slicer was not energized; PPE was not being worn.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.29 · Injury and illness log
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1)
(b) Implementation—(1) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.
29 CFR 1904.32 · Yearly injury summary
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(1)
(1) Review the OSHA 300 Log to verify that the entries are complete and accurate, and correct any deficiencies identified;
29 CFR 1904.40 · Giving injury records to OSHA
29 CFR 1904.40(a)
(a) Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans
29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
Other general merchandise stores employers in Colorado
- Wal-Mart, Inc La Junta · 24 citations · $24,970
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