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Kroger Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kroger Distribution Center has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 12 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty78% serious
$29,446
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections
#10,828
of 100,495 penalized employers

Kroger Distribution Center in Delaware, OH has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,446. 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 Distribution Center 12 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 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 runs far above peers (6.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Top IT Off Bottling LLC in Napa, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $29,525 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
89%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Kroger Distribution Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kroger Distribution Center runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$29,446 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kroger Distribution Center

The federal enforcement record for Kroger Distribution Center in Delaware, OH includes 12 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 0.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (77.8%) 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 $75,246 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $29,446 - a 60.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,454. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-12 to 2021-06-14, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2010-02-12

Last Inspection

2021-06-14

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,454

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 12 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $2,454 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$75,246

Current Penalty Amount

$29,446

Penalty Reduction

60.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45,800 from the initial assessment of $75,246. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Kroger Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 12 1.9
Violations 9 5.4
Total Penalty $29,446 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,454 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Garcia Recycling Center & Metals-Main
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0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $29,400
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Top IT Off Bottling LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kroger Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kroger Distribution Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 12 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kroger Distribution Center have? ▼
Kroger Distribution Center has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,446.
How many OSHA inspections has Kroger Distribution Center had? ▼
Kroger Distribution Center has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-12 and the most recent on 2021-06-14. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kroger Distribution Center? ▼
Kroger Distribution Center has been assessed $29,446 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $75,246 (a 60.9% reduction).
Does Kroger Distribution Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kroger Distribution Center has 7 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 Kroger Distribution Center operate in? ▼
Kroger 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 Kroger Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kroger Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $29,446 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Top IT Off Bottling LLC in Napa, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $29,525 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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