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American Grocery

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Grocery ranks #64,508 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,504
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,508
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Grocery in Dededo, GU has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,504. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation 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 American Grocery 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,508 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x 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, 7 Eleven in Las Vegas, NV is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#64,508
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 1 WHD case ($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 American Grocery compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Grocery runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$3,504 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is American Grocery.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.63.05.58.010.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNATIONAL STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AQUA-LEISURE INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NANDORF, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUPER TARGET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STARCREST PRODUCTS O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U LVP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COST PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAL-MART SUPERCENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CIRCLE K STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAL-MART STORES EAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VONS GROCERY CO #1963, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STOLTZFUS R.V.'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WINCO FOODS #50, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE CONVERTIBLE CAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VALUE DRUG COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WAL-MART STORES, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PROGRESO LMMM SAN AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DG RETAIL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FAMILY DOLLAR STORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOME DEPOT # 2710, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1American Grocery, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
American Grocery has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

American Grocery in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Grocery ranks #1,729 at $3,504 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $3,504 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How American Grocery Compares

American Grocery's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-07

Last Inspection

2012-08-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,752

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,752 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$10,439

Current Penalty Amount

$3,504

Penalty Reduction

66.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,504

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,935 from the initial assessment of $10,439. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How American Grocery compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Grocery Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $3,504 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,752 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Grocery, both outside GU so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,504 here).

Vann York Pontiac, INC. DBA Vann York Auto Group $3,500 NC Micro Center $3,500 NJ Walmart, INC. $3,500 CA Orig-Equip $3,500 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

National Stores, INC. 2 insp. Schenectady, NY Aqua-Leisure Industries, INC. 2 insp. Avon, MA Nandorf, INC 2 insp. Joliet, IL Super Target 2 insp. Davenport, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Van Horn Automotive Group
Sheboygan, WI
0 inspections $0
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Saipan, MP
0 inspections $0
Pandora of Dadeland
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
7 Eleven
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Shell Station
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use American Grocery's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare American Grocery against Van Horn Automotive Group, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether American Grocery's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • American Grocery 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 American Grocery safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Grocery's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does American Grocery have? ▼
American Grocery has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,504.
How many OSHA inspections has American Grocery had? ▼
American Grocery has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-07 and the most recent on 2012-08-14. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Grocery? ▼
American Grocery has been assessed $3,504 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,439 (a 66.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does American Grocery have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Grocery has 3 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.
Has American Grocery been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against American Grocery, 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 American Grocery operate in? ▼
American Grocery operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if American Grocery owes me wages? ▼
If you believe American Grocery 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 1 case.
Where does American Grocery rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Grocery ranks #64,508 (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 American Grocery's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Grocery's total OSHA penalty of $3,504 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, 7 Eleven in Las Vegas, NV is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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