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Retail Trade · Gallipolis, OH

Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. ranks #17,255 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$20,272
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,255
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. in Gallipolis, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,272. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,255 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, New Albertson's, INC. DBA Jewel Osco in Chicago, IL is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,294 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#17,255
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. runs far above peers (7.0x 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

$20,272 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKMART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRED'S APPLIANCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DYNO-FLO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITAL VIDEO CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VALLEY LUMBER & SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FURNITURE FACTORY OU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TC MARKETS IRON MOUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21KROGER CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOZEMAN MOTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUTHERFORD FARMERS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUNDANCE BUICK & GMC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SUR LA TABLE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FACILITY SERVICES GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAPPY EARTH COMPOST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAMANTHA OF NY FASHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHWEST TIRE & SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE DUMP NEW VENTURES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTHWEST RV SALES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WAL-MART SUPERCENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Ohio Valley Supermar…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. ranks #399 at $20,272 current penalty.

How Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. Compares

Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC.'s 3.00 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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-29

Last Inspection

2022-10-20

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,136

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $10,136 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$35,958

Current Penalty Amount

$20,272

Penalty Reduction

43.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,686 from the initial assessment of $35,958. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 6 1.7
Total Penalty $20,272 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,136 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,272 here).

New Albertson's, INC. DBA Jewel Osco $20,294 IL Washington County Farm Supply $20,231 MO Bangor Motorsports $20,224 ME LA Verne Nursery INC $20,215 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Kmart Corporation 2 insp. Christiansted, VI Fred's Appliance, INC. 2 insp. Belgrade, MT Dyno-Flo 2 insp. Henderson, NV Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Scottsdale, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

AC Tires
Ontario, CA
0 inspections $0
New Albertson's, INC. DBA Jewel Osco
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $20,294
Holyland Halal Meat Grocery
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Shell - Parlin
Parlin, NJ
0 inspections $0
Shell - Sparta
Sparta, NJ
0 inspections $0

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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 Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 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 Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. have? ▼
Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,272.
How many OSHA inspections has Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. had? ▼
Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-29 and the most recent on 2022-10-20. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC.? ▼
Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. has been assessed $20,272 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,958 (a 43.6% reduction).
Does Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. has 4 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 Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. operate in? ▼
Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. 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 Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. ranks #17,255 (the top quarter 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 Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,272 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (7.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, New Albertson's, INC. DBA Jewel Osco in Chicago, IL is a similar retail trade employer with $20,294 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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