SAFEWAY INC DBA SAFEWAY #531
101 AUBURN WAY S, AUBURN, WA 98002
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Inspection records
Feb 4, 2013#316582550Feb 4, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#316582550$6,0005 viol.5 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #316582550
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 2013
- Contested
- Aug 12, 2013
- Final Order
- Apr 22, 2014
- Closed
- Apr 11, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,800
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 3520 Pacific Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01005 | 8001.4005 | Other | 1 | 40 | $4,800 | $0 | May 6, 2014 | Aug 12, 2013 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| 01006A | 8001.6025 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Apr 22, 2014 | - | Apr 22, 2014 |
| 01006B | 8001.4020 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2014 | - | Apr 22, 2014 |
| 01007A | 8001.6045 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Apr 22, 2014 | - | Apr 22, 2014 |
| 01007B | 8001601501 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | May 6, 2014 | - | Apr 22, 2014 |
Feb 4, 2013#316582345Feb 4, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#316582345$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316582345
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 18, 2013
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3520 Pacific Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 8003102501 | Other | 3 | 49 | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 8636.10 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 2013 | - | - |
Apr 2, 2012#316066331Apr 2, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#316066331$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #316066331
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 2, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 2012
- Closed
- Nov 1, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 79
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3520 Pacific Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 8001.4020 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 2012 | - | - |
Nov 1, 2011#315574954Nov 1, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#315574954$4,0501 viol.1 violation$4,050 in penalties
Inspection #315574954
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 23, 2012
- Contested
- May 8, 2012
- Final Order
- Jul 15, 2013
- Closed
- Sep 10, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 667
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,050
- Penalties on Record
- $4,050
- Site Address
- 3520 Pacific Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 8001.4020 | Other | 2 | 176 | $4,050 | $4,050 | Jul 27, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | Jul 15, 2013 |
Apr 14, 2009#313092470Apr 14, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313092470$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313092470
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 14, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 2009
- Closed
- Apr 15, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3520 Pacific Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Mar 6, 2009#312949191Mar 6, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#312949191$7001 viol.1 violation$700 in penalties
Inspection #312949191
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 2009
- Contested
- Apr 8, 2009
- Final Order
- Apr 20, 2009
- Closed
- Jun 9, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 3520 Pacific Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 8634.5 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $700 | $700 | Mar 6, 2009 | Apr 8, 2009 | Apr 20, 2009 |
Oct 17, 2005#309374742Oct 17, 2005Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Safety#309374742$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309374742
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 17, 2005
- Closed
- Oct 17, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3520 Pacific Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Aug 30, 2005#309242279Aug 30, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#309242279$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309242279
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 6, 2005
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3520 Pacific Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jun 14, 2005#309012136Jun 14, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#309012136$1,4005 viol.5 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #309012136
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 18, 2005
- Contested
- Dec 30, 2005
- Final Order
- Feb 22, 2006
- Closed
- Dec 31, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 3520 Pacific Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 8412.10 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Aug 2, 2005 | Dec 30, 2005 | Feb 22, 2006 |
| 01001B | 8412.15 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 2005 | Dec 30, 2005 | Feb 22, 2006 |
| 01002A | 8001.7030 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Aug 2, 2005 | Dec 30, 2005 | Feb 22, 2006 |
| 01002B | 0620752113 OSHA citation code: 0620752113 A 01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 2005 | Dec 30, 2005 | Feb 22, 2006 |
| 02001 | 0242351504 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 2005 | Dec 30, 2005 | Feb 22, 2006 |
Apr 24, 1997#115361578Apr 24, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#115361578$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115361578
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 24, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 24, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 101 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
10 inspections, 1997 to 2013. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 1.3%; NAICS 44511 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source