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Retail Trade · Lakeland, FL

Publix Super Markets, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Publix Super Markets, INC. has a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 15 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty71% serious
$32,815
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#9,254
of 100,495 penalized employers

Publix Super Markets, INC. in Lakeland, FL has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,815. 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. 15 times over 14 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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 far above peers (18.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Central Bakery in Chicago, IL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
91%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 far above peers (11.4x 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

$32,815 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Publix Super Markets, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Publix Super Markets, INC. in Lakeland, FL includes 15 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 0.47 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (71.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $42,520 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $32,815 - a 22.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,188. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs far above peers (11.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-07-20 to 2026-04-08, a window of roughly 14 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2012-07-20

Last Inspection

2026-04-08

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 15 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,188 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$42,520

Current Penalty Amount

$32,815

Penalty Reduction

22.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,705 from the initial assessment of $42,520. 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 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Publix Super Markets, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 15 0.8
Violations 7 1.7
Total Penalty $32,815 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,188 $3,566
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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 mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 15 inspections, including 5 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 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,815.
How many OSHA inspections has Publix Super Markets, INC. had? ▼
Publix Super Markets, INC. has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-20 and the most recent on 2026-04-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Publix Super Markets, INC.? ▼
Publix Super Markets, INC. has been assessed $32,815 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,520 (a 22.8% reduction).
Does Publix Super Markets, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Publix Super Markets, INC. has 5 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 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Publix Super Markets, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Publix Super Markets, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $32,815 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (11.4x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Bakery in Chicago, IL is a similar retail 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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