Transportation & Warehousing · O Fallon, MO

Aldi INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aldi INC. ranks #47,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$6,500
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #47,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aldi INC. in O Fallon, MO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aldi INC. 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, First Student, INC. in Fairfield, CT is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,500 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 83.3%
of violations were serious: #47,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Aldi INC.

$6,500
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Aldi INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$6,500 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Aldi INC..

Aldi INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Aldi INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Aldi INC. ranks #2,080 at $6,500 current penalty.

How Aldi INC. Compares

Aldi INC.'s 3.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-11-02

Last Inspection

2024-09-03

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,625 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

83.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,600

Current Penalty Amount

$6,500

Penalty Reduction

78.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,100 from the initial assessment of $30,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Aldi INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Aldi INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	1.9
Violations	12	3.2
Total Penalty	$6,500	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,625	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aldi INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,500 here).

LA City los Angeles World Airports $6,500 CA U.S. Postal Service $6,500 NH New Penn Motor Express, INC. $6,500 MA Red River Supply, INC. $6,500 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

United States Postal Service 4 insp. Dayton, OH Virginia International Terminal 4 insp. Norfolk, VA Pine Bluff Materials Company, LLC 4 insp. Clarksville, TN Container Maintenance Corporation 4 insp. North Charleston, SC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

LA City los Angeles World Airports

New Penn Motor Express, INC.

N Billerica, MA

3 inspections $6,500

Red River Supply, INC.

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What to do with this record

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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 Aldi INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Aldi INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Aldi INC. have? ▼

Aldi INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,500.

How many OSHA inspections has Aldi INC. had? ▼

Aldi INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-02 and the most recent on 2024-09-03. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Aldi INC.? ▼

Aldi INC. has been assessed $6,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,600 (a 78.8% reduction).

Does Aldi INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Aldi INC. has 10 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Aldi INC. operate in? ▼

Aldi INC. 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.

Where does Aldi INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aldi INC. ranks #47,839 (the upper 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 Aldi INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Aldi INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,500 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, First Student, INC. in Fairfield, CT is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $6,500 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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