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Transportation & Warehousing · Carlisle, PA

Giant Food Stores, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Giant Food Stores, LLC ranks #15,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 1 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$22,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#15,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Giant Food Stores, LLC in Carlisle, PA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,278 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Giant Food Stores, LLC once. These inspections turned up 12 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,278 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. For comparison, Invicta Defense LLC in Fort Worth, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#15,701
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,278
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 45/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K 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 Giant Food Stores, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Giant Food Stores, LLC runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$22,000 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Giant Food Stores, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.103.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCAPSTONE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNITED AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SUN VALLEY FOODS COM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3USPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0A CAB, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11 VISION AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3WINN-DIXIE STORES, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3PRINCESS CRUISES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PCL USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHERN IOWA TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8SN TRANSPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5WEGOTLITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4STATEWIDE TRANSPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FREEPORT LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2STONE TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7USPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6USPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STEVE KENT TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Giant Food Stores, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 12
Giant Food Stores, LLC has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

Giant Food Stores, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Giant Food Stores, LLC sits at penalty rank #697 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($22,000 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Giant Food Stores, LLC ranks #3,099 among 3,616 Transportation & Warehousing employers with WHD recoveries ($2,278).

Combined federal exposure here: $22,000 OSHA penalties plus $2,278 WHD back wages (9.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Giant Food Stores, LLC Compares

Giant Food Stores, LLC's 12.00 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 above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-03-30

Last Inspection

2010-03-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $22,000 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$35,000

Current Penalty Amount

$22,000

Penalty Reduction

37.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$24,278

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,000 from the initial assessment of $35,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,278
Employees Affected
17
WHD Violations
18
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$134
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,278

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Giant Food Stores, LLC owed $2,278 in back wages to 17 employees across 1 case and 18 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Giant Food Stores, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Giant Food Stores, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $22,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,000 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Giant Food Stores, LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,000 here).

Fedex Ground $22,000 CA Cargo Force INC $22,000 NJ New Jersey Turnpike Authority - Garden State Parkway $22,000 NJ U.S. Postal Service $22,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Capstone Logistics 1 insp. Springfield, MO United Airlines 1 insp. Denver, CO United States Postal Service 1 insp. San Francisco, CA Sun Valley Foods Company 1 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Parcel Service, INC.
White River Junction, VT
4 inspections $24,288
Waris Medical Transport
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0
Hickman Transportation Company, Inc.
Valdosta, GA
0 inspections $0
Invicta Defense LLC
Fort Worth, TX
0 inspections $0
Schlegel Transportation Services, LLC
Millersburg, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Giant Food Stores, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Giant Food Stores, LLC against United Parcel Service, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Giant Food Stores, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • Giant Food Stores, LLC also carries $2,278 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 Giant Food Stores, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Giant Food Stores, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 1 inspections, including 9 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 Giant Food Stores, LLC have? ▼
Giant Food Stores, LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Giant Food Stores, LLC had? ▼
Giant Food Stores, LLC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-30 and the most recent on 2010-03-30. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Giant Food Stores, LLC? ▼
Giant Food Stores, LLC has been assessed $22,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,000 (a 37.1% reduction). Additionally, $2,278 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Giant Food Stores, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Giant Food Stores, LLC has 9 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 Giant Food Stores, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Giant Food Stores, LLC, resulting in $2,278 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Giant Food Stores, LLC operate in? ▼
Giant Food Stores, LLC 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 Giant Food Stores, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Giant Food Stores, LLC 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 $2,278 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Giant Food Stores, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Giant Food Stores, LLC ranks #15,701 (the top quarter 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 Giant Food Stores, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Giant Food Stores, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $22,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Invicta Defense LLC in Fort Worth, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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