COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
5101 BUSINESS CENTER DR., Fairfield, CA 94534 · NAICS 452311 Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
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Inspection records
May 25, 2023#346738909May 25, 2023Final Order RecordedPlanned (H) · Complete scope, SafetyFinal Order Recorded#346738909$8,65510 viol.10 violations$8,655 in penalties
Inspection #346738909
Dates
- Opened
- May 25, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 21, 2023
- Contested
- Jan 19, 2024
- Final Order
- Oct 14, 2026
- Closed
- No close date in inspection feed
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- Not displayed
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,780
- Penalties on Record
- $8,655
- Site Address
- 5101 Business Center Dr., Fairfield, CA 94534
- Industry
- 452311 Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 461(C) Permits to Operate | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $1,000 | $700 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 01002 | 2340.16 Work Space About Electric Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400016 C | Other | 3 | 6 | $315 | $260 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 01003 | 3380(F)(1) Personal Protective Devices | Other | 2 | 4 | $475 | $0 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 01004 | 3382(A) Eye and Face Protection | Other | 2 | 4 | $425 | $350 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 01006 | 5162(E) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment | Other | 1 | 4 | $315 | $260 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 01007 | 5194(F)(6)(B) Hazard Communication | Other | 2 | 61 | $315 | $260 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 01008 | 6151(C)(1) Portable Fire Extinguishers | Other | 2 | 200 | $425 | $350 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 01009 | 6151(E)(3) Portable Fire Extinguishers | Other | 1 | 7 | $210 | $175 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 02001 | 5162(A) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment | Serious | 2 | 4 | $7,650 | $6,300 | Dec 5, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 03001 | 5162(B) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment | Serious | 1 | 4 | $7,650 | $0 | Dec 5, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
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About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
NAICS 452, 8,768 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.