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Retail Trade · Aurora, CO

King Soopers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), King Soopers ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

King Soopers in Aurora, CO 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: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected King Soopers 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. For comparison, Dollar General in Fort Worth, TX is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How King Soopers compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows King Soopers runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is King Soopers.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KISSIMMEE MEAT & PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PIER 1 IMPORTS (U.S.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONSUMERS COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BRAKER'S MARKET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TOWN & COUNTRY SUPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WORLD OF JEANS AND T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AUTOMATIC DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WFM SOUTHERN NEVADA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DICK'S SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ORGANIC REMEDIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARCADIA CHEVROLET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARDINAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOWES HOME CENTERS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BELL'S ORONO IGA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CREEKSIDE GARDENS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17WALMART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JMH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ABERCROMBIE & FITCH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SELANDO INC DBA WEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2King Soopers, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
King Soopers has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

King Soopers in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: King Soopers is the #1,111 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($7,000).

How King Soopers Compares

King Soopers's 0.50 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-06

Last Inspection

2013-02-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric King Soopers Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $7,000 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for King Soopers, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

New Carlisle Auto Parts, INC. $7,000 OH Dollar General $7,000 TX Kroger $7,000 OH Rxperts Pharmacy - Tampa. INC. $7,000 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Madisonville, TX Kissimmee Meat & Produce, INC. 2 insp. Kissimmee, FL Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), INC. 2 insp. Niles, IL Consumers Cooperative Society 2 insp. Coralville, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

New Carlisle Auto Parts, INC.
New Carlisle, OH
2 inspections $7,000
Dollar General
Fort Worth, TX
3 inspections $7,000
GPM Investments
Coopersville, MI
0 inspections $0
Rxperts Pharmacy - Tampa. INC.
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $7,000
Radio Shack
Taunton, MA
2 inspections $7,000

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What to do with this record

Use King Soopers's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 King Soopers safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, King Soopers'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 Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does King Soopers have? ▼
King Soopers has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has King Soopers had? ▼
King Soopers has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-06 and the most recent on 2013-02-05. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for King Soopers? ▼
King Soopers has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does King Soopers have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. King Soopers 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 King Soopers operate in? ▼
King Soopers 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.
Where does King Soopers rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, King Soopers ranks #45,870 (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 King Soopers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
King Soopers's total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dollar General in Fort Worth, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $7,000 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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