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Retail Trade · Clinton Township, MI

The Kroger CO #528

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Kroger CO #528 ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$2,250
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Kroger CO #528 in Clinton Township, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Kroger CO #528 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,431 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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lowes #317 in Cape Girardeau, MO is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,250 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Kroger CO #528 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Kroger CO #528 runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$2,250 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 The Kroger CO #528.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RURAL KING SUPPLY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BIG LOTS STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PRICE CHOPPER OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JEWEL FOOD STORES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARTINREA AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MORRISTOWN FORD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FLEET FARM OF MENOMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BUCKEYE SPORTS CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WALGREEN COMPANY #7310, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAMPING WORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AIRPORT APPLIANCE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WARREN TRASK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FURNITURE WAREHOUSE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16COACH STORE PUERTO R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATH & BODY WORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PRO QUO BOOKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2The Kroger CO #528, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
The Kroger CO #528 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

The Kroger CO #528 in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, The Kroger CO #528 sits at penalty rank #2,082 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($2,250 assessed).

How The Kroger CO #528 Compares

The Kroger CO #528's 3.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-09-11

Last Inspection

2024-07-26

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,125 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,250

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,250 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How The Kroger CO #528 compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Kroger CO #528 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 6 1.7
Total Penalty $2,250 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,125 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Kroger CO #528, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,250 here).

Grindstaff Kia INC $2,250 TN Lowe's Home Improvement $2,250 NM D Rose Incorporated $2,250 PR Wal-Mart Stores, INC. $2,250 PA

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. Ocala, FL Rural King Supply, INC. 2 insp. Xenia, OH Big Lots Stores, INC. 2 insp. Essex Junction, VT Goodwill Industries of SF/SM 2 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Grindstaff Kia INC
Johnson City, TN
2 inspections $2,250
Lowe's Home Improvement
Santa Fe, NM
2 inspections $2,250
D Rose Incorporated
Juana Diaz, PR
2 inspections $2,250
Wal-Mart Stores, INC.
Ephrata, PA
2 inspections $2,250
Lowes #317
Cape Girardeau, MO
2 inspections $2,250

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What to do with this record

Use The Kroger CO #528'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 The Kroger CO #528 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Kroger CO #528's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Kroger CO #528 have? ▼
The Kroger CO #528 has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,250.
How many OSHA inspections has The Kroger CO #528 had? ▼
The Kroger CO #528 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-11 and the most recent on 2024-07-26. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Kroger CO #528? ▼
The Kroger CO #528 has been assessed $2,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does The Kroger CO #528 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Kroger CO #528 has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 The Kroger CO #528 operate in? ▼
The Kroger CO #528 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 The Kroger CO #528 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Kroger CO #528 ranks #74,431 (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 The Kroger CO #528's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Kroger CO #528's total OSHA penalty of $2,250 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lowes #317 in Cape Girardeau, MO is a similar retail trade employer with $2,250 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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