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Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center ranks #15,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$21,675
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center in Moreno Valley, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mo-Kan Mail Contractors, Inc. in Platte City, MO is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#15,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$21,675 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9XPO LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5US PACK LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AVI FOOD SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ICELAND INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HANSON TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWEST AIRLINES C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VITRAN EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EFG COMPOSITES MT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BEAVEX INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C. H. ROBINSON WORLD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORTHERN DRY BULK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JB MARINE SERVICE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROADLINK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PORTLAND AIR FREIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENLO WORLDWIDE LOGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN AIRLINES IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Ross Stores, INC., M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center sits at penalty rank #723 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($21,675 assessed).

How Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center Compares

Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-25

Last Inspection

2021-08-19

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,838

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $10,838 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$33,300

Current Penalty Amount

$21,675

Penalty Reduction

34.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,625 from the initial assessment of $33,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $21,675 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,838 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,675 here).

Gordon Food Service, LLC $21,697 PA Autoport LTD $21,700 MI Waitex International CO., LTD. $21,726 NJ Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. $21,728 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Jersey Transit 2 insp. Kearny, NJ Xpo Logistics 2 insp. Des Moines, IA Walmart INC. 2 insp. Johnstown, NY US Pack Logistics LLC 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals L.P.
National City, CA
2 inspections $21,676
Gordon Food Service, LLC
Imperial, PA
4 inspections $21,697
Autoport LTD
Charlotte, MI
4 inspections $21,700
Mo-Kan Mail Contractors, Inc.
Platte City, MO
0 inspections $0
Westwood Cartage, Inc. 010U8 Middlesex MA
Needham Heights, MA
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 Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center have? ▼
Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center had? ▼
Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-25 and the most recent on 2021-08-19. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center? ▼
Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center has been assessed $21,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,300 (a 34.9% reduction).
Does Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center has 2 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 Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center operate in? ▼
Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center ranks #15,973 (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 Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $21,675 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mo-Kan Mail Contractors, Inc. in Platte City, MO is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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