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Albertsons Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Albertsons Distribution Center ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Albertsons Distribution Center in Irvine, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $800. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Albertsons Distribution Center 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Federal Express CORP in Yakima, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $800 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Albertsons Distribution Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Albertsons Distribution Center runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$800 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Albertsons Distribution Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOGISTICS INSIGHT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DHL SUPPLY CHAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JENNIFER CONVERTIBLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GUMMER WHOLESALE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN COMMERCIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WNA TRUCKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CONTAINER MAINTENANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INTERSTATE DISTRIB CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BELDING FRUIT STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOLMAN LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PORTLAND PEDAL POWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHARLES T WHITE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAN DANIELS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MACKINAC ISLAND FERR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Albertsons Distribut…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Albertsons Distribution Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Albertsons Distribution Center in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Albertsons Distribution Center is the #3,700 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($800).

Combined federal exposure here: $800 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Albertsons Distribution Center Compares

Albertsons Distribution Center's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-28

Last Inspection

2020-08-19

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $400 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$800

Current Penalty Amount

$800

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$800

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Albertsons Distribution Center compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Albertsons Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $800 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $400 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Albertsons Distribution Center, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($800 here).

Pacific Cargo Services LLC $800 WA Federal Express CORP $800 WA Oldland Distributing INC $800 OR Hollingsworth LLC $800 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Logistics Insight CORP DBA Universal Value Added Services 2 insp. Romulus, MI DHL Supply Chain 2 insp. Carlisle, PA Unis LLC 2 insp. El Paso, TX Jennifer Convertibles, INC. 2 insp. Monroe Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

World Class Distribution
Stockton, CA
4 inspections $800
Lineage Logistics, LLC.
Colton, CA
2 inspections $800
Pacific Cargo Services LLC
Kent, WA
2 inspections $800
Federal Express CORP
Yakima, WA
3 inspections $800
Oldland Distributing INC
Central Point, OR
2 inspections $800

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What to do with this record

Use Albertsons Distribution Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Albertsons Distribution Center against World Class Distribution, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Albertsons Distribution Center's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • Albertsons Distribution Center also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albertsons Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Albertsons Distribution Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Albertsons Distribution Center have? ▼
Albertsons Distribution Center has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $800.
How many OSHA inspections has Albertsons Distribution Center had? ▼
Albertsons Distribution Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-28 and the most recent on 2020-08-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Albertsons Distribution Center? ▼
Albertsons Distribution Center has been assessed $800 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Albertsons Distribution Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Albertsons Distribution Center, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Albertsons Distribution Center operate in? ▼
Albertsons Distribution Center operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Albertsons Distribution Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Albertsons Distribution Center owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Albertsons Distribution Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Albertsons Distribution Center ranks #88,995 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Albertsons Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Albertsons Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $800 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Federal Express CORP in Yakima, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $800 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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