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Transportation & Warehousing · Tracy, CA

Safeway

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Safeway ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$700
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Safeway in Tracy, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $700. 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 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, International Automotive Components in Port Huron, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Safeway compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Safeway runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$700 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Safeway.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOTAL CLEAN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SPECIALIZED CARRIERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GORDON FOOD SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1STANLEY BLACK & DECK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MTA NYCT/MTA BUS - F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AMERICOLD LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WOW LOGISTICS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WASATCH TEES OF ATLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WORLD PACK USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SAMSON TUG AND BARGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AGRATI - PARK FOREST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WASHINGTON METROPOLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CALPORTLAND COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER COLD LOGISTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FRONTIER AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYSMTA BUS JFK DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Safeway, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Safeway has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Safeway in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Safeway is the #3,734 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($700).

How Safeway Compares

Safeway's 0.67 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 below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-04-14

Last Inspection

2017-07-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$233

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $233 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$8,500

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

91.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,800 from the initial assessment of $8,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Safeway compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Safeway Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $700 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $233 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($700 here).

Navistar, INC. $700 NV Caring Hearts Social Services $700 WA Lile International Companies $700 WA International Automotive Components $700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Total Clean, LLC 3 insp. Joliet, IL Specialized Carriers INC. 3 insp. Chicopee, MA Gordon Food Service 3 insp. Wyoming, MI Stanley Black & Decker, INC. 3 insp. Northlake, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Navistar, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $700
Caring Hearts Social Services
Yakima, WA
2 inspections $700
Lile International Companies
Bremerton, WA
2 inspections $700
International Automotive Components
Port Huron, MI
2 inspections $700
Food Express INC
Vancouver, WA
2 inspections $700

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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 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Safeway's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Safeway have? ▼
Safeway has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.
How many OSHA inspections has Safeway had? ▼
Safeway has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-14 and the most recent on 2017-07-10. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Safeway? ▼
Safeway has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,500 (a 91.8% reduction).
Does Safeway have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Safeway has 1 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 operate in? ▼
Safeway 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 Safeway rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Safeway ranks #90,281 (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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Safeway's total OSHA penalty of $700 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, International Automotive Components in Port Huron, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $700 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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