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Retail Trade · Macomb, MI

Kroger CO Store #684

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kroger CO Store #684 ranks #33,361 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$10,600
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#33,361
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kroger CO Store #684 in Macomb, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kroger CO Store #684 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,361 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Salvation Army of Mercer County in Princeton, WV is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $10,600 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#33,361
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kroger CO Store #684 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kroger CO Store #684 runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$10,600 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kroger CO Store #684.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AUTO ZONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOBBY LOBBY - #480, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WATERTOWN FORD CHRYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAY DENNISON CHEVROL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOUTHEASTERN AUTOMOT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HOME DECOR OUTLETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NATIONAL TIRE AND BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRICESMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SASSY COW CREAMERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOODWILL OF THE SAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIREPLACES UNLIMITED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR GROCERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ONE TO SEVEN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HUNT STUDIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATS OF ALABAMA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLLAR GENERAL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Kroger CO Store #684, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Kroger CO Store #684 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations 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.

Kroger CO Store #684 in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Kroger CO Store #684 sits at penalty rank #795 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($10,600 assessed).

How Kroger CO Store #684 Compares

Kroger CO Store #684's 7.50 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 (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-28

Last Inspection

2014-06-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $5,300 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

13.3% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

53.3% 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

$10,600

Current Penalty Amount

$10,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Kroger CO Store #684 compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kroger CO Store #684 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 15 1.7
Total Penalty $10,600 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,300 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kroger CO Store #684, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,600 here).

Macmulkin Chevrolet INC. $10,600 NH Salvation Army of Mercer County $10,600 WV Tire Superstore, INC. $10,603 GA Market Basket INC $10,620 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores INC. 2 insp. Missoula, MT Auto Zone 2 insp. Ontario, CA Hobby Lobby - #480 2 insp. Scottsdale, AZ Watertown Ford Chrysler 2 insp. Watertown, SD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Macmulkin Chevrolet INC.
Nashua, NH
2 inspections $10,600
Salvation Army of Mercer County
Princeton, WV
3 inspections $10,600
Tire Superstore, INC.
Lawrenceville, GA
2 inspections $10,603
7-Eleven
Jersey City, NJ
0 inspections $0
Meat Masters, Inc.
Decatur, GA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Kroger CO Store #684's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Kroger CO Store #684 against Macmulkin Chevrolet INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Kroger CO Store #684's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
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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 Kroger CO Store #684 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kroger CO Store #684's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Kroger CO Store #684 have? ▼
Kroger CO Store #684 has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Kroger CO Store #684 had? ▼
Kroger CO Store #684 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-28 and the most recent on 2014-06-12. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kroger CO Store #684? ▼
Kroger CO Store #684 has been assessed $10,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kroger CO Store #684 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kroger CO Store #684 has 5 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Kroger CO Store #684 operate in? ▼
Kroger CO Store #684 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 Kroger CO Store #684 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kroger CO Store #684 ranks #33,361 (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 Kroger CO Store #684's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kroger CO Store #684's total OSHA penalty of $10,600 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Salvation Army of Mercer County in Princeton, WV is a similar retail trade employer with $10,600 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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