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Wholesale Trade · Tracy, CA

Safeway Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Safeway Distribution Center ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Safeway Distribution Center in Tracy, 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: $2,400. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Safeway Distribution Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Welch Equipment Company in Salt Lake City, UT is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Safeway Distribution Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Safeway Distribution Center runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Safeway Distribution Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTEVA PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PROGRESSIVE GOURMET,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AVA COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SB SPECIALTY METALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAKOTA SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BGA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LEATHERWOOD PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOSEPH C SCHNEIDER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SIC PROCESSING USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ADVANCE INDUSTRY SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND CUT GRANITE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SPRINGFIELD CORRUGAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STONEWAY ROOFING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TONY VITRANO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BEARDSLEY FARMERS EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CLASSIC DYESTUFFS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JE HERNDON COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LAPHAM-HICKEY STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Safeway Distribution…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Safeway Distribution Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Safeway Distribution Center in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Safeway Distribution Center is the #3,457 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,400).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,400 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Safeway Distribution Center Compares

Safeway Distribution Center's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-10-29

Last Inspection

2020-04-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,200 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$4,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

45.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,400

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $4,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
119

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Safeway Distribution Center compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Safeway Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $2,400 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Safeway Distribution Center, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

Stoneway Roofing Supply $2,400 WA Welch Equipment Company $2,400 UT Brand, INC. $2,400 GU Fair Salvage Company $2,400 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Inteva Products 2 insp. Bluffton, IN Progressive Gourmet, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, MA Ava Companies 2 insp. Hicksville, NY SB Specialty Metals LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stoneway Roofing Supply
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $2,400
Welch Equipment Company
Salt Lake City, UT
3 inspections $2,400
Brand, INC.
Hagatna, GU
2 inspections $2,400
Fair Salvage Company
Sheridan, MI
2 inspections $2,400
Long's Propane Gas LLC
Marlette, MI
3 inspections $2,400

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What to do with this record

Use Safeway Distribution Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Safeway Distribution Center against Stoneway Roofing Supply, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Safeway Distribution Center's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Safeway Distribution Center also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Safeway Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Safeway Distribution Center's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Safeway Distribution Center have? ▼
Safeway Distribution Center has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Safeway Distribution Center had? ▼
Safeway Distribution Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-29 and the most recent on 2020-04-15. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Safeway Distribution Center? ▼
Safeway Distribution Center has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,400 (a 45.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Safeway Distribution Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Safeway Distribution Center, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Safeway Distribution Center operate in? ▼
Safeway Distribution Center operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424990). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Safeway Distribution Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Safeway Distribution Center owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Safeway Distribution Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Safeway Distribution Center ranks #73,377 (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 Safeway Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Safeway Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Welch Equipment Company in Salt Lake City, UT is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,400 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.