Inspection #121984264
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of KROGER CO. at 11801 Chesterdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45246 on Jan 7, 1999. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jun 1, 2000.
OSHA documented 50 violations (47 serious, 2 willful, 1 repeat) with total penalties on record of $109,450.
OSHA collected 13 air monitoring samples covering 3 substances during this inspection, including Ammonia, Carbon Dioxide, Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust).
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 121984264
- Type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Jan 7, 1999
- Closed
- Jun 1, 2000
- Contested
- Jun 16, 1999
- Final Order
- Aug 30, 1999
- Total Violations
- 50
- Penalties on Record
- $109,450
- Initial Penalties
- $193,600
- Name
- KROGER CO.
- Address
- 11801 Chesterdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45246
- Industry
- 311520 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #346668742 | May 1, 2023 | Referral (C) | 4 violations | $7,000 |
| #341535698 | Jun 9, 2016 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $7,000 |
| #341196863 | Jan 22, 2016 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $7,000 |
| #340900455 | Sep 8, 2015 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #340660661 | May 28, 2015 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #340320530 | Feb 6, 2015 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $1,000 |
| #340213057 | Jan 28, 2015 | Referral (C) | 2 violations | $4,900 |
| #334878808 | Jun 26, 2012 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #310889456 | May 23, 2007 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #308042936 | Sep 3, 2004 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $1,000 |
| #307001115 | Sep 11, 2003 | Complaint (B) | 7 violations | $6,500 |
| #305777609 | Aug 30, 2002 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #305639783 | Aug 14, 2002 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $3,500 |
| #304769177 | Oct 30, 2001 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #304780315 | Oct 30, 2001 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $2,500 |
| #304142367 | Mar 23, 2001 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $1,000 |
| #121984256 | Jan 7, 1999 | Planned (H) | 41 violations | $137,550 |
| #302011648 | Jun 9, 1998 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #103385530 | Apr 13, 1994 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $1,625 |
| #103383634 | Mar 23, 1994 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $813 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Jun 1, 2000.
47 serious, 2 willful, 1 repeat.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2 | 6 - 25 | ppm |
| Carbon Dioxide | 5 | 0 - 3437 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 2 | 6.1769 - 40.5254 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 6.1769 - 40.5254 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 2 | 3.561 - 13.576 | mg |
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 E01 | Serious | $2,250 | $900 | May 28, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Aug 30, 1999 |
| 01002 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 E06 | Serious | $2,250 | $700 | May 30, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Aug 30, 1999 |
| 01003 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 F02 I | Serious | $2,250 | $700 | May 30, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Aug 30, 1999 |
| 01004 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 G09 | Serious | $2,250 | $700 | May 28, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Aug 30, 1999 |
| 01005 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 I01 | Serious | $2,250 | $700 | May 28, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Aug 30, 1999 |
| 01006 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 J02 I | Serious | $2,250 | $700 | May 28, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Aug 30, 1999 |
| 01007 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 K09 II | Serious | $2,250 | $600 | May 28, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Aug 30, 1999 |
| 02001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02002A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | $3,150 | $1,575 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 1999 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Oct 31, 1999 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E05 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 I | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Oct 31, 1999 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F03 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Oct 31, 1999 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J03 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Oct 31, 1999 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 H02 I | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Oct 31, 1999 | - | - |
| 02010 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 I | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Oct 31, 1999 | - | - |
| 02011 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J05 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jan 31, 2000 | - | - |
| 02012 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M04 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02013 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q02 II | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 23, 1999 | - | - |
| 02014 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q08 I | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 23, 1999 | - | - |
| 02015A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02015B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02016 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02017 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02018 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02019 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02020A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H03 IB | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02020B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H03 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02021 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | $3,150 | $1,575 | Jul 16, 1999 | - | - |
| 02022 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02023A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 I | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02023B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 VIII | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02024 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D06 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02025A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D13 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 23, 1999 | - | - |
| 02025B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D14 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02026 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02027 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02028 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J02 I | Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02029 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J04 I | Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02030 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 K01 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02031A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | $1,800 | $900 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02031B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02032A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 II | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Sep 30, 1999 | - | - |
| 02032B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02033A | 1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories OSHA citation code: 19101450 F01 | Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02033B | 1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories OSHA citation code: 19101450 F04 IC | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Willful | $36,000 | $27,000 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Willful | $49,500 | $31,275 | Jul 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 04001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Repeat | $8,000 | $4,000 | Jul 30, 1999 | - | - |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
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