THE KROGER CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE KROGER CO. — a supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) facility located at 300 N. DEAN ROAD, AUBURN, AL 36830 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,868.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-08-28.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,868.00 is more than 8.1× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 445110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 22, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 30, 2019. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,868.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $12,934.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection at this Kroger facility revealed a high-risk operational environment characterized by severe mechanical hazards, evidenced by
This facility's $25,868 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 445110 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,688.
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What OSHA violations was THE KROGER CO. cited for?
THE KROGER CO. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,868.00. The inspection opened on 2018-08-28.
How much was THE KROGER CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,868.00 against THE KROGER CO. in AUBURN, AL. Average per citation: $12,934.00.
Is THE KROGER CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE KROGER CO. has a risk score of 6 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $25,868.00 is above the industry average.