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Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$9,011
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,305
of 100,495 penalized employers

Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center in Delaware, OH 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: $9,011. 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 Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, S. Central Recycling (Figueroa) in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
62%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$9,011 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center

The federal enforcement record for Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center in Delaware, OH includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $12,873 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,011 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,506. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2021-09-21 to 2022-12-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-09-21

Last Inspection

2022-12-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,506

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,506 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$12,873

Current Penalty Amount

$9,011

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,862 from the initial assessment of $12,873. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 1 5.4
Total Penalty $9,011 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,506 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center have? ▼
Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,011.
How many OSHA inspections has Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center had? ▼
Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-09-21 and the most recent on 2022-12-01. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center? ▼
Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center has been assessed $9,011 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,873 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center operate in? ▼
Kroger Great Lakes Regional 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 Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kroger Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $9,011 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, S. Central Recycling (Figueroa) in Los Angeles, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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