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Trader Joe's

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trader Joe's has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$6,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,795
of 100,495 penalized employers

Trader Joe's in New York, NY 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: $6,000. 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 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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, Yas Caribe INC in Toa Baja, PR is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
49%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Trader Joe's compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trader Joe's runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$6,000 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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

The federal enforcement record for Trader Joe's in New York, NY includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) 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 $9,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,000 - a 33.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,000. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-06-05 to 2024-02-09, a window of roughly 12 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-05

Last Inspection

2024-02-09

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,000 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$9,000

Current Penalty Amount

$6,000

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,000 from the initial assessment of $9,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Trader Joe's Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $6,000 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,000 $3,566
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2 inspections $6,000
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0 inspections $0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trader Joe's safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Trader Joe's's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 have? ▼
Trader Joe's has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Trader Joe's had? ▼
Trader Joe's has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-05 and the most recent on 2024-02-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trader Joe's? ▼
Trader Joe's has been assessed $6,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,000 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Trader Joe's have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Trader Joe's has 2 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 operate in? ▼
Trader Joe's 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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Trader Joe's's total OSHA penalty of $6,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yas Caribe INC in Toa Baja, PR is a similar retail trade employer with $6,000 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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