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Wholesale Trade · Chariton, IA

HY-Vee Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), HY-Vee Distribution Center has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,400
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,777
of 100,495 penalized employers

HY-Vee Distribution Center in Chariton, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected HY-Vee Distribution Center 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J & S Granite and Marble LLC in Suamico, WI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
46%
of penalized employers rank lower

How HY-Vee Distribution Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows HY-Vee Distribution Center runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$5,400 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About HY-Vee Distribution Center

The federal enforcement record for HY-Vee Distribution Center in Chariton, IA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $8,314 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,400 - a 35.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,700. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-03-01 to 2021-09-20, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-03-01

Last Inspection

2021-09-20

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,700 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$8,314

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,914 from the initial assessment of $8,314. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How HY-Vee Distribution Center compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric HY-Vee Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 1 5.4
Total Penalty $5,400 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,700 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HY-Vee Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, HY-Vee Distribution Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 HY-Vee Distribution Center have? ▼
HY-Vee Distribution Center has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.
How many OSHA inspections has HY-Vee Distribution Center had? ▼
HY-Vee Distribution Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-01 and the most recent on 2021-09-20. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for HY-Vee Distribution Center? ▼
HY-Vee Distribution Center has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,314 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does HY-Vee Distribution Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. HY-Vee Distribution Center has 1 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 HY-Vee Distribution Center operate in? ▼
HY-Vee Distribution Center operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does HY-Vee Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
HY-Vee Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $5,400 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, J & S Granite and Marble LLC in Suamico, WI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,400 in current penalties.

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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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