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Target Stores, Inc: OSHA inspections and violations

Richmond, Virginia · All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) · NAICS 453998

6inspections
8citation items
$14,522current penalties
Sep 3, 2026last inspection

Since 2023, OSHA inspectors have visited Target Stores, Inc in Virginia 6 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Sep 3, 2026 after a complaint, in Virginia Beach and is still open.

In all, OSHA issued 8 citation items: 4 serious and 4 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $24,445; today they stand at $14,522, 41% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.176 (material storage and aisles), 3 times.

Among retail employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $2,130 penalty. Target Stores, Inc averages $7,261 across 2 cited inspections.

Target Stores, Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 2023 to 2026
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 349150383 OPENED SEP 3, 2026Open

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 156 employees at the site · Open

2060 South Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 · All Other General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection so far.

Inspection 349014852 OPENED JUN 24, 2026Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 174 employees at the site · Closed Aug 31, 2026

4028 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 · All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 348671512 OPENED JAN 7, 2026Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 156 employees at the site · Closed Sep 18, 2026

2060 South Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 · All Other General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4) · Exit route design
Serious$8,390$8,390Jun 2, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4) · Exit routes
Serious$0$0Jun 2, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles
Serious$8,390$0Jun 2, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 1d
29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles
Serious$0$0Jun 2, 2026Final

Inspection 348333816 OPENED JUN 25, 2025Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 216 employees at the site · Closed Aug 4, 2025

5401 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 · Department Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 348338179 OPENED JUN 25, 2025Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 216 employees at the site · Closed Feb 24, 2026

5401 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 · Department Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles
Other-than-serious$7,665$6,132Oct 30, 2025Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · Walking-working surfaces
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 30, 2025Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 30, 2025Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 30, 2025Final

Inspection 346949266 OPENED AUG 31, 2023Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 39 employees at the site · Closed Nov 6, 2023

9785 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles

29 CFR 1910.176(a)

(a) Use of mechanical equipment. Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. Permanent aisles and passageways shall be appropriately marked.

29 CFR 1910.176(b)

(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.

29 CFR 1910.22 · Walking-working surfaces

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1)

(1) All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

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