THE KROGER COMPANY
7740 SAWMILL RD., COLUMBUS, OH 43232 · NAICS 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
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Inspection records
Feb 21, 2018#342963824Feb 21, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342963824$15,2452 viol.2 violations$15,245 in penalties
Inspection #342963824
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 21, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 2018
- Contested
- May 15, 2018
- Final Order
- May 20, 2019
- Closed
- Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 440
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,326
- Penalties on Record
- $15,245
- Site Address
- 457 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
- Industry
- 311812 Commercial Bakeries
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee amputates fingers while using sheeter machine
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Other | 1 | 30 | $10,163 | $10,163 | Jul 1, 2019 | May 15, 2018 | May 20, 2019 |
| 01003 | 1910.263 Bakery Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100263 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $10,163 | $5,082 | May 15, 2018 | May 20, 2019 |
Oct 29, 2014#340050459Oct 29, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#340050459$14,0003 viol.3 violations$14,000 in penalties
Inspection #340050459
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 29, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 2014
- Contested
- Apr 14, 2015
- Final Order
- Nov 16, 2016
- Closed
- Dec 1, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $70,400
- Penalties on Record
- $14,000
- Site Address
- 1375 Chambers Road, Columbus, OH 43212
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 II | Other | 1 | 40 | $5,500 | $0 | Apr 30, 2015 | Apr 14, 2015 | Nov 16, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q05 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $4,400 | $7,000 | Apr 30, 2015 | Apr 14, 2015 | Nov 16, 2016 |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $60,500 | $7,000 | Apr 30, 2015 | Apr 14, 2015 | Nov 16, 2016 |
Jun 17, 2011#330768649Jun 17, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#330768649$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #330768649
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 2011
- Closed
- Jun 17, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 508
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 457 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
- Industry
- 311811 Retail Bakeries
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.
Jan 9, 2007#310475355Jan 9, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#310475355$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310475355
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 9, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1630 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229
- 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.
Mar 6, 2001#112536917Mar 6, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#112536917$8931 viol.1 violation$893 in penalties
Inspection #112536917
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 2001
- Closed
- Mar 29, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 475
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,275
- Penalties on Record
- $893
- Site Address
- 4450 Poth Rd., Columbus, OH 43213
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N11 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $1,275 | $893 | Mar 24, 2001 | - | - |
Mar 7, 2000#300536505Mar 7, 2000Programmed Other (K) · Partial scope, Safety#300536505$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #300536505
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 2000
- Closed
- Mar 16, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 790
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 457 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Programmed Other Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed other inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2000 | - | - |
Feb 16, 1999#112530597Feb 16, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#112530597$5001 viol.1 violation$500 in penalties
Inspection #112530597
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 1999
- Contested
- Mar 12, 1999
- Final Order
- May 18, 1999
- Closed
- Jul 6, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 7740 Sawmill Rd., Columbus, OH 43017
- 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 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Feb 25, 1999 | Mar 12, 1999 | May 18, 1999 |
Feb 11, 1998#121903611Feb 11, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#121903611$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #121903611
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 11, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 21, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4450 Poth Rd., Columbus, OH 43213
- 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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1998 | - | - |
Jan 8, 1998#121903959Jan 8, 1998Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#121903959$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #121903959
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 9, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4450 Poth Rd., Columbus, OH 43213
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
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.
Oct 2, 1992#103344065Oct 2, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103344065$2,2754 viol.4 violations$2,275 in penalties
Inspection #103344065
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 2, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 830
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,250
- Penalties on Record
- $2,275
- Site Address
- 457 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,250 | $2,275 | Dec 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.263 Bakery Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100263 C05 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1992 | - | - |
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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.
18 inspections, 1978 to 2018. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Food and Beverage Retailers, 10,747 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.