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North Spokane Grocery Outlet

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Spokane Grocery Outlet ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty24% serious
$3,900
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Spokane Grocery Outlet in Spokane, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North Spokane Grocery Outlet 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Pantry, INC. DBA Kangaroo Express in Garner, NC is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,900 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
23.5%
of violations were serious
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How North Spokane Grocery Outlet compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows North Spokane Grocery Outlet runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$3,900 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is North Spokane Grocery Outlet.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJERICHO HOME IMPROVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ROCK-N-ROLL MATERIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16RALPHS FOOD WAREHOUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RODDA PAINT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ME SALVE ISABELA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WALMART #2418, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TNT TRAILER SALES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17AFFORDABLE OFFICE SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14HMO TEXAS TIRES 39, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JC PENNEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MEIJER DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VM INNOVATIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GENERAL RV CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COUNTRY BARN BABE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PORT CITY CONCRETE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BARNES AND NOBLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MACY'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GBS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2North Spokane Grocer…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17
North Spokane Grocery Outlet has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

North Spokane Grocery Outlet in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, North Spokane Grocery Outlet sits at penalty rank #1,657 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($3,900 assessed).

How North Spokane Grocery Outlet Compares

North Spokane Grocery Outlet's 5.67 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-12-06

Last Inspection

2012-07-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $1,300 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

23.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

11.8% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

64.7% 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

$9,100

Current Penalty Amount

$3,900

Penalty Reduction

57.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,200 from the initial assessment of $9,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How North Spokane Grocery Outlet compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Spokane Grocery Outlet Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 17 1.7
Total Penalty $3,900 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,300 $3,571
View all 12,945 employers in Retail Trade →

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Spokane Grocery Outlet, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,900 here).

The Pantry, INC. DBA Kangaroo Express $3,900 NC Rural King Administration, INC. $3,900 TN 99 Cents Only Stores $3,900 CA Ball Tagawa Growers $3,895 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jericho Home Improvements 3 insp. Kansas City, MO Rock-N-Roll Materials, INC 3 insp. Chandler, AZ Ralphs Food Warehouse INC 3 insp. Humacao, PR Rodda Paint CO 3 insp. Eugene, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Pantry, INC. DBA Kangaroo Express
Garner, NC
2 inspections $3,900
Rural King Administration, INC.
Maryville, TN
3 inspections $3,900
Food Town
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
RT 117 Used Auto Parts
Lancaster, MA
0 inspections $0
99 Cents Only Stores
Commerce, CA
5 inspections $3,900

Compare North Spokane Grocery Outlet vs The Pantry, INC. DBA Kangaroo Express side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use North Spokane Grocery Outlet's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare North Spokane Grocery Outlet against The Pantry, INC. DBA Kangaroo Express, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether North Spokane Grocery Outlet'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 North Spokane Grocery Outlet safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, North Spokane Grocery Outlet's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 North Spokane Grocery Outlet have? ▼
North Spokane Grocery Outlet has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,900.
How many OSHA inspections has North Spokane Grocery Outlet had? ▼
North Spokane Grocery Outlet has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-06 and the most recent on 2012-07-18. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Spokane Grocery Outlet? ▼
North Spokane Grocery Outlet has been assessed $3,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,100 (a 57.1% reduction).
Does North Spokane Grocery Outlet have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. North Spokane Grocery Outlet has 4 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 North Spokane Grocery Outlet operate in? ▼
North Spokane Grocery Outlet 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 North Spokane Grocery Outlet rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Spokane Grocery Outlet ranks #62,231 (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 North Spokane Grocery Outlet's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
North Spokane Grocery Outlet's total OSHA penalty of $3,900 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Pantry, INC. DBA Kangaroo Express in Garner, NC is a similar retail trade employer with $3,900 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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