Wholesale Trade · Ogden, UT

Associated Food Stores INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Associated Food Stores INC ranks #49,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$6,125
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#49,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

Associated Food Stores INC in Ogden, UT has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Associated Food Stores INC 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, America's Best Electricmart, INC. in Tamuning, GU is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,121 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#49,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Associated Food Stores INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Associated Food Stores INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,125 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Associated Food Stores INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEDWARDS EQUIPMENT SA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34AIA RECYCLING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24CR&R INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20FRESHPOINT SOUTHERN …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14KPS GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SYNCOT PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CHEMSOLV, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10SEELER INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26KW PLASTICS RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7GREEN SUSTAINABLE PA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7OREGON RECYCLING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12THEA ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6Sanders Lead Company…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FORT IRON & METAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21PROLOGIX DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CCS CONTRACTOR EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RECYCLE CITY OF NEW …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22All-Star Metals, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3Associated Food Stor…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4
Associated Food Stores INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Associated Food Stores INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Associated Food Stores INC sits at penalty rank #2,384 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,125 assessed).

How Associated Food Stores INC Compares

Associated Food Stores INC's 0.80 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-03-12

Last Inspection

2017-11-28

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,225 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$6,125

Current Penalty Amount

$6,125

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Associated Food Stores INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Associated Food Stores INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $6,125 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,225 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Associated Food Stores INC, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Associated Food Stores INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Associated Food Stores INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Associated Food Stores INC have?
Associated Food Stores INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Associated Food Stores INC had?
Associated Food Stores INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-12 and the most recent on 2017-11-28. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Associated Food Stores INC?
Associated Food Stores INC has been assessed $6,125 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Associated Food Stores INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Associated Food Stores INC 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.
What industry does Associated Food Stores INC operate in?
Associated Food Stores INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Associated Food Stores INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Associated Food Stores INC ranks #49,460 (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 Associated Food Stores INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Associated Food Stores INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,125 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, America's Best Electricmart, INC. in Tamuning, GU is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,121 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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