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Retail Trade · Decatur, GA

Publix Super Markets, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Publix Super Markets, INC. ranks #28,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty38% serious
$12,600
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Publix Super Markets, INC. in Decatur, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Publix Super Markets, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,662 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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alco Stores, INC in Oneill, NE is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,600 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#28,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Publix Super Markets, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Publix Super Markets, INC. runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$12,600 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Publix Super Markets, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.77.91522.229.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOOD CENTER CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BISN OIL TOOLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RESEARCH AND MFG COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3B & V ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEERLESS TYRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28UNDERWOOD AMMUNITION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KING'S HOME THRIFT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 77156 KD BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HÖRMANN FLEXON LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CAMPING WORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CORWIN-EISINGER MOTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEW CARLISLE AUTO PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JORDAN'S FURNITURE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11P.R. RUSSELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALLEN CHEVROLET CADI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7S BAR S SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EDMOND FURNITURE GAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRIDGES PETS GIFTS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SAVE MART SUPERMARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Publix Super Markets…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Publix Super Markets, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Publix Super Markets, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Publix Super Markets, INC. ranks #669 at $12,600 current penalty.

How Publix Super Markets, INC. Compares

Publix Super Markets, INC.'s 4.00 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-01

Last Inspection

2015-11-19

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $6,300 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$20,500

Current Penalty Amount

$12,600

Penalty Reduction

38.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,900 from the initial assessment of $20,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Publix Super Markets, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Publix Super Markets, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $12,600 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,300 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Publix Super Markets, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,600 here).

Walmart Supercenter $12,600 ME Family Dollar $12,600 TX Alco Stores, INC $12,600 NE Home Depot $12,600 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Food Center Corporation 2 insp. ST Thomas, VI Bisn Oil Tools, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX Research and MFG CORP. of America 2 insp. Linden, NJ B & V Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Walmart Supercenter
Brewer, ME
2 inspections $12,600
Family Dollar
Seabrook, TX
2 inspections $12,600
Alco Stores, INC
Oneill, NE
2 inspections $12,600
Home Depot
Virginia Beach, VA
2 inspections $12,600
Dean's Destination Power Sports
Oelwein, IA
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 Publix Super Markets, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Publix Super Markets, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Publix Super Markets, INC. have? ▼
Publix Super Markets, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Publix Super Markets, INC. had? ▼
Publix Super Markets, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-01 and the most recent on 2015-11-19. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Publix Super Markets, INC.? ▼
Publix Super Markets, INC. has been assessed $12,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,500 (a 38.5% reduction).
Does Publix Super Markets, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Publix Super Markets, INC. 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 Publix Super Markets, INC. operate in? ▼
Publix Super Markets, 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 Publix Super Markets, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Publix Super Markets, INC. ranks #28,662 (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 Publix Super Markets, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Publix Super Markets, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,600 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alco Stores, INC in Oneill, NE is a similar retail trade employer with $12,600 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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