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Retail Trade · Stockton, CA

Safeway INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Safeway INC. ranks #66,590 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,210
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,590
of 99,447 penalized employers

Safeway INC. in Stockton, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,210. 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 INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,590 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Hoffman's Sports & Turf in Saint Marys, PA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#66,590
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Safeway INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Safeway INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$3,210 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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

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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 Safeway INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VEE PAK, LLC DBA VOY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 429TH STREET STONE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FORD MERCURY SALES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOTAL WELDING SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PARAMOUNT FORD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WINN DIXIE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE STANDARD COMPANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN GAS & OIL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COLONIAL BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ABESCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J. C. LEWIS FORD LIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INGLES MARKETS, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERSTATE AUTO GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAIRDONS DODGE CHRYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NEW HOME BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SAM'S CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHARM POOLS MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GL STAFFING SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Safeway INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Safeway INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Safeway INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Safeway INC. sits at penalty rank #1,802 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($3,210 assessed).

How Safeway INC. Compares

Safeway INC.'s 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-04-21

Last Inspection

2023-10-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,605

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,605 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$7,860

Current Penalty Amount

$3,210

Penalty Reduction

59.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,650 from the initial assessment of $7,860. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Safeway INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $3,210 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,605 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,210 here).

The Family Center $3,210 MO The Sherwin-Williams Company $3,207 FL Sur LA Table INC $3,215 OR Sterling Heights Dodge INC $3,200 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC 2 insp. Columbus, GA Vee Pak, LLC DBA Voyant Beauty 2 insp. Countryside, IL 29th Street Stone INC. 2 insp. New York, NY Ford Mercury Sales INC DBA Pauli Ford 2 insp. Saint Johns, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Family Center
Farmington, MO
3 inspections $3,210
Pike Plaza Super Stop
North Little Rock, AR
0 inspections $0
C & M Discount Tires
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Xpress Mart
Kansas City, KS
0 inspections $0
Hoffman's Sports & Turf
Saint Marys, PA
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 Safeway INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Safeway INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Safeway INC. have? ▼
Safeway INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,210.
How many OSHA inspections has Safeway INC. had? ▼
Safeway INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-21 and the most recent on 2023-10-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Safeway INC.? ▼
Safeway INC. has been assessed $3,210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,860 (a 59.2% reduction).
What industry does Safeway INC. operate in? ▼
Safeway 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 Safeway INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Safeway INC. ranks #66,590 (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 INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Safeway INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,210 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hoffman's Sports & Turf in Saint Marys, PA is a similar retail trade 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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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.