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Transportation & Warehousing · Middletown, OH

Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC ranks #32,532 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$10,938
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#32,532
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC in Middletown, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,938. 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 Fulfillment Network LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,532 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, U.S. Postal Service Distribution Center in Hartford, CT is another transportation & warehousing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $10,921 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#32,532
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$10,938 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNATIONAL DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21INTEGRATED AIRLINE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16LINEAGE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JIT WAREHOUSING & LO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TADS DELIVERY SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DELIVERY HAWAII INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GRAND PIANO & FURNIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PTI, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0YRC INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSMTA BUS SPRING CR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NYSMTA LAGUARDIA BUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RELIABLE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AMAK TOWING COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MURPHY MARINE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COMMERCIAL VEHICLE G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Kroger Fulfillment N…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing 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 Fulfillment Network LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC sits at penalty rank #1,437 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($10,938 assessed).

How Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC Compares

Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC's 1.33 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-09-27

Last Inspection

2022-11-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,646

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $3,646 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$32,315

Current Penalty Amount

$10,938

Penalty Reduction

66.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,377 from the initial assessment of $32,315. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $10,938 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,646 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,938 here).

Dana Transport, INC. $10,938 MA Go New York Tours, INC $10,937 NY Sesaco Corporation $10,937 OK U.S. Postal Service Distribution Center $10,921 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

National Distribution Centers, LP 3 insp. Chino, CA Integrated Airline Services, INC. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL Lineage Logistics 3 insp. Riverside, CA Jit Warehousing & Logistics, LLC 3 insp. Savannah, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dana Transport, INC.
Oxford, MA
2 inspections $10,938
Go New York Tours, INC
New York, NY
2 inspections $10,937
Sesaco Corporation
Hobart, OK
2 inspections $10,937
Pro Transportation
Lake Worth, FL
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service Distribution Center
Hartford, CT
5 inspections $10,921

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What to do with this record

Use Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC'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 Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC have? ▼
Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,938.
How many OSHA inspections has Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC had? ▼
Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-09-27 and the most recent on 2022-11-01. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC? ▼
Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC has been assessed $10,938 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,315 (a 66.2% reduction).
Does Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC has 3 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 Fulfillment Network LLC operate in? ▼
Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC ranks #32,532 (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 Fulfillment Network LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,938 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service Distribution Center in Hartford, CT is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $10,921 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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