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2022
OSHA fines Menards after fatal workplace incident
Minnesota OSHA fined Menards $25,000 following the death of a worker in a forklift incident. OSHA said the store failed to stack lumber safely; Menards is contesting the violation.
2021
Fatal forklift accident at Menards Golden Valley store
A Menards employee was killed in an accident at the company's Golden Valley store. Police said it appeared that the worker was using a forklift when a pallet of lumber fell on it. Minnesota OSHA was notified and is investigating.
2021
Menards closes Golden Valley store for the day
Menards closed its Golden Valley store for the day at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday after the employee's death and family protest; a sign said it would reopen at noon Friday.
2020
Encore Coatings announces national program with Menards and Sherwin-Williams
Encore Coatings announced a new national program with Menards and Sherwin-Williams to feature its GermaFobe products.
2020
Menards apologizes over face-mask pricing
Menards said it had mistakenly set too high a price for face masks sold in its stores and apologized to customers after Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a warning letter about price gouging during the coronavirus crisis.
2019
Menards Big Card fraud and security breach disclosed
A report said some Menards Big Card holders were affected by unauthorized purchases after criminals guessed valid card numbers. Menards said the incident was a Menards security breach, and Capital One said the incidents were isolated and the problem had been resolved.