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Retail Trade · Orlando, FL

Trader Joe's Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trader Joe's Company has a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$19,522
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#18,085
of 100,495 penalized employers

Trader Joe's Company in Orlando, FL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,522. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Trader Joe's Company 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, RV Country in Fresno, CA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
82%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Trader Joe's Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trader Joe's Company runs far above peers (6.8x 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

$19,522 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Trader Joe's Company

The federal enforcement record for Trader Joe's Company in Orlando, FL includes 3 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 2.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (87.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $36,392 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $19,522 - a 46.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,507. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-06-06 to 2023-11-20, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-06-06

Last Inspection

2023-11-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,507

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $6,507 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$36,392

Current Penalty Amount

$19,522

Penalty Reduction

46.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,870 from the initial assessment of $36,392. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Trader Joe's Company compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Trader Joe's Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $19,522 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,507 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trader Joe's Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Trader Joe's Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. 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 Trader Joe's Company have? ▼
Trader Joe's Company has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,522.
How many OSHA inspections has Trader Joe's Company had? ▼
Trader Joe's Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-06 and the most recent on 2023-11-20. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trader Joe's Company? ▼
Trader Joe's Company has been assessed $19,522 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,392 (a 46.4% reduction).
Does Trader Joe's Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Trader Joe's Company has 7 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 Trader Joe's Company operate in? ▼
Trader Joe's Company operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Trader Joe's Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Trader Joe's Company's total OSHA penalty of $19,522 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (6.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, RV Country in Fresno, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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