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Wholesale Trade · Starkville, MS

Kroger Limited Partnership 1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kroger Limited Partnership 1 ranks #76,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,040
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#76,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kroger Limited Partnership 1 in Starkville, MS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,040. 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 Limited Partnership 1 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. in Memphis, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,040 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#76,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kroger Limited Partnership 1 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kroger Limited Partnership 1 runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$2,040 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kroger Limited Partnership 1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEMCO CHEMICAL DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GRAINCO FS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4APPERTAIN CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14OLIVE HILL HARDWOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27THE CYPHER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUBURBAN PROPANE, L.P., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ELECTRO MATIC PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THE KROGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FARMERS ELEVATOR COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ADVANCED RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GROWERS CITRUS PACKI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COLORADO PREMIUM FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SPECIAL METALS, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5REBUILDERS AUTOMOTIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18STAIMAN RECYCLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FRONTIER AG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INDUSTRIAL RESIN REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21COMMODITIES PLUS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18DIAMOND FRUIT GROWER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NAPPI DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Kroger Limited Partn…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Kroger Limited Partnership 1 has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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 Limited Partnership 1 in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Kroger Limited Partnership 1 sits at penalty rank #3,588 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($2,040 assessed).

How Kroger Limited Partnership 1 Compares

Kroger Limited Partnership 1's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-03-24

Last Inspection

2018-08-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$680

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $680 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$3,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,040

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,360 from the initial assessment of $3,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Kroger Limited Partnership 1 compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kroger Limited Partnership 1 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $2,040 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $680 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kroger Limited Partnership 1, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,040 here).

Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. $2,040 TN Sierra Pallet, INC. $2,040 NV Macdonald Meat Company LLC $2,040 WA Hascall Steel INC $2,040 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Emco Chemical Distributors, INC. 3 insp. North Chicago, IL Grainco FS, INC. 3 insp. Mazon, IL Appertain CORP 3 insp. Pulaski, TN Olive Hill Hardwoods, INC. 3 insp. Olivehill, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diamond Comic Distributors, INC.
Olive Branch, MS
2 inspections $2,040
Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC.
Memphis, TN
3 inspections $2,040
Sierra Pallet, INC.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $2,040
Macdonald Meat Company LLC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $2,040
Hascall Steel INC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $2,040

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What to do with this record

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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 Limited Partnership 1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kroger Limited Partnership 1's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Limited Partnership 1 have? ▼
Kroger Limited Partnership 1 has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Kroger Limited Partnership 1 had? ▼
Kroger Limited Partnership 1 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-24 and the most recent on 2018-08-07. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kroger Limited Partnership 1? ▼
Kroger Limited Partnership 1 has been assessed $2,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,400 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Kroger Limited Partnership 1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kroger Limited Partnership 1 has 1 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 Limited Partnership 1 operate in? ▼
Kroger Limited Partnership 1 operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424490). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kroger Limited Partnership 1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kroger Limited Partnership 1 ranks #76,033 (the lower 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 Limited Partnership 1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kroger Limited Partnership 1's total OSHA penalty of $2,040 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. in Memphis, TN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,040 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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