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Wholesale Trade · Gilroy, CA

United Natural Foods West, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Natural Foods West, INC. ranks #55,550 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$4,985
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#55,550
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Natural Foods West, INC. in Gilroy, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,985. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Natural Foods West, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,550 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 Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Peerless Beverage Co. in Union, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#55,550
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Natural Foods West, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,985 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is United Natural Foods West, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHREE D METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SORIANO ROOFING AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LABOR FINDERS OF TEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ANTHONY FARMERS COOP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VIM RECYCLERS LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LEVI STRAUSS AND COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TAGAWA GREENHOUSE EN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DUBOSE STEEL, INC. O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30GREAT BASIN BEVERAGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6G&S TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LTR PRODUCTS LLC DBA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2R&R GIFTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ST. JOSEPH PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TI AUTOMOTIVE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NORTH SHORE SUPPLY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THE EDELMANN PROVISI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GAGE FOOD PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SCHULER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TRADEMARK METALS REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0United Natural Foods…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
United Natural Foods West, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

United Natural Foods West, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, United Natural Foods West, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,698 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($4,985 assessed).

How United Natural Foods West, INC. Compares

United Natural Foods West, INC.'s 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-11-30

Last Inspection

2019-03-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,662

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,662 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$9,800

Current Penalty Amount

$4,985

Penalty Reduction

49.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,815 from the initial assessment of $9,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How United Natural Foods West, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Natural Foods West, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $4,985 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,662 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,985 here).

Top Ag Cooperative, INC. $4,987 IL Parade of Homes $4,981 MA Pint Size Hawaii LLC $4,993 HI Sims Metal Management $4,975 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Three D Metals, INC. 3 insp. Valley City, OH Soriano Roofing and General Construction INC. 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Labor Finders of Tennessee, INC. 3 insp. Huntsville, AL Anthony Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company 3 insp. Anthony, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Top Ag Cooperative, INC.
Trenton, IL
2 inspections $4,987
Parade of Homes
Wellesley, MA
2 inspections $4,981
Peerless Beverage Co.
Union, NJ
0 inspections $0
E & a Tires Recycling
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $4,980
Weightpack Inc.
Powhatan, VA
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 United Natural Foods West, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Natural Foods West, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does United Natural Foods West, INC. have? ▼
United Natural Foods West, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,985.
How many OSHA inspections has United Natural Foods West, INC. had? ▼
United Natural Foods West, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-30 and the most recent on 2019-03-22. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Natural Foods West, INC.? ▼
United Natural Foods West, INC. has been assessed $4,985 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,800 (a 49.1% reduction).
Does United Natural Foods West, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Natural Foods West, INC. 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 United Natural Foods West, INC. operate in? ▼
United Natural Foods West, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Natural Foods West, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Natural Foods West, INC. ranks #55,550 (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 United Natural Foods West, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Natural Foods West, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,985 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Peerless Beverage Co. in Union, NJ is a similar wholesale 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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