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Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC ranks #14,099 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious
$24,022
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,099
of 99,447 penalized employers

Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC in Vineland, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,022. 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 Fresh Foods, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,099 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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. For comparison, Three D Metals, INC. in Valley City, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $24,000 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
#14,099
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$24,022 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEDAR VALLEY RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57VALLE DEL SOL JONES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEXATRONIC ROCHESTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UVALCO SUPPLY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MRK INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WHOLESALE WHEEL & TI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SHANLEY PUMP & EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INDEPENDENT RESTAURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DIVERSIFIED GLOBAL T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8IRON & METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOUTY BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAS VEGAS AUTO PAINT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FOSSTON TRI-COOP ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MID-STATE FARMERS' C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRUPOINTE COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AULT FEEDMILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WWS ASSOCIATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAKE ANDES FARMERS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GOLD STAR FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RYERSON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Safeway Fresh Foods,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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 Fresh Foods, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC sits at penalty rank #622 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($24,022 assessed).

How Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC Compares

Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC's 5.50 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 above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-08-14

Last Inspection

2018-09-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,011

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $12,011 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

90.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$48,042

Current Penalty Amount

$24,022

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,020 from the initial assessment of $48,042. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 5.5
Total Penalty $24,022 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,011 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,022 here).

Weitsman Shredding, LLC $24,010 NY Trois Enterprises INC $24,043 TX Three D Metals, INC. $24,000 OH National Energy Holding Company $24,000 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cedar Valley Recycling & Transfer 2 insp. Waterloo, IA Valle del Sol Jones, LLC 2 insp. Reedley, CA Hexatronic Rochester Cable INC. 2 insp. Culpeper, VA Uvalco Supply, LLC 2 insp. Uvalde, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Weitsman Shredding, LLC
Owego, NY
3 inspections $24,010
GT World Distribution, Ltd
Inwood, NY
0 inspections $0
Trois Enterprises INC
Laredo, TX
2 inspections $24,043
Three D Metals, INC.
Valley City, OH
3 inspections $24,000
National Energy Holding Company
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $24,000

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What to do with this record

Use Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC have? ▼
Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,022.
How many OSHA inspections has Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC had? ▼
Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-14 and the most recent on 2018-09-05. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC? ▼
Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC has been assessed $24,022 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,042 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC has 10 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 Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC operate in? ▼
Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC ranks #14,099 (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 Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $24,022 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Three D Metals, INC. in Valley City, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $24,000 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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