Retail Trade · Denver, CO

King Soopers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), King Soopers has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: $0
Back wages owed

King Soopers in Denver, CO has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 7 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.7x 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, True Value Company, L.L.C. in Jonesboro, GA is another retail trade employer with 3 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 King Soopers

The federal enforcement record for King Soopers in Denver, CO shows 7 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against King Soopers to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,879 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-11-10 to 2020-12-03, a window of roughly 10 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-11-10

Last Inspection

2020-12-03

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 7 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How King Soopers compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	King Soopers	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	0.8
Violations	0	1.7
Total Penalty	$0	$2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,566

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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 0 violations across 7 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does King Soopers have? ▼

King Soopers 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 King Soopers had? ▼

King Soopers has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-10 and the most recent on 2020-12-03. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for King Soopers? ▼

King Soopers has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has King Soopers been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against King Soopers, 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 King Soopers operate in? ▼

King Soopers operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if King Soopers owes me wages? ▼

If you believe King Soopers 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 2 cases.

How does King Soopers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

King Soopers's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, True Value Company, L.L.C. in Jonesboro, GA is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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