THE KROGER COMPANY STORE #365
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE KROGER COMPANY STORE #365 — a supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) facility located at 3615 WASHTENAW AVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-04-11.
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 $4,500.00 is 40% above 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 MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 18, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 21, 2017. 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 total proposed penalty of $4,500.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $4,500 penalty is higher than 81% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 445110 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,865.
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What OSHA violations was THE KROGER COMPANY STORE #365 cited for?
THE KROGER COMPANY STORE #365 received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,500.00. The inspection opened on 2017-04-11.
How much was THE KROGER COMPANY STORE #365 fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,500.00 against THE KROGER COMPANY STORE #365 in ANN ARBOR, MI. Average per citation: $2,250.00.
Is THE KROGER COMPANY STORE #365 a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE KROGER COMPANY STORE #365 has a risk score of 16 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 $4,500.00 is above the industry average.