Transportation & Warehousing · Melrose Park, IL

Jewel Food Stores, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jewel Food Stores, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

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OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: $0
Back wages owed

Jewel Food Stores, INC. in Melrose Park, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of 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 Jewel Food Stores, INC. 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x 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, Metro Nashville Airport Authority - Carpentry Shop in Nashville, TN is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $0
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Jewel Food Stores, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Jewel Food Stores, INC. in Melrose Park, IL shows 4 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Jewel Food Stores, INC. to date. The Transportation & Warehousing sector average runs $6,058 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-06 to 2017-08-30, a window of roughly 7 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-08-06

Last Inspection

2017-08-30

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

32,001

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Jewel Food Stores, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Jewel Food Stores, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	1.8
Violations	0	3.2
Total Penalty	$0	$6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,294

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jewel Food Stores, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Jewel Food Stores, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 4 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Jewel Food Stores, INC. have? ▼

Jewel Food Stores, INC. has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Jewel Food Stores, INC. had? ▼

Jewel Food Stores, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-06 and the most recent on 2017-08-30. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Jewel Food Stores, INC.? ▼

Jewel Food Stores, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Jewel Food Stores, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Jewel Food Stores, INC., 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 Jewel Food Stores, INC. operate in? ▼

Jewel Food Stores, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Jewel Food Stores, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Jewel Food Stores, INC. 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.

How does Jewel Food Stores, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Jewel Food Stores, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metro Nashville Airport Authority - Carpentry Shop in Nashville, TN is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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