RALPHS GROCERY CO
4841 W SAN FERNANDO RD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90039 · NAICS 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
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Inspection records
Nov 4, 1997#126167147Nov 4, 1997Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126167147$1,4954 viol.4 violations$1,495 in penalties
Inspection #126167147
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 4, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 21, 1997
- Contested
- Dec 19, 1997
- Final Order
- Apr 10, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 4, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,995
- Penalties on Record
- $1,495
- Site Address
- 4841 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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's finger amputated in conveyor
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342 Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries OSHA citation code: 342 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $375 | $375 | Dec 5, 1997 | Dec 19, 1997 | Apr 10, 1998 |
| 01002 | 3272 Aisles, Walkways, and Crawlways OSHA citation code: 3272 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $185 | $185 | Dec 5, 1997 | Dec 19, 1997 | Apr 10, 1998 |
| 01003 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $185 | $185 | Dec 5, 1997 | Dec 19, 1997 | Apr 10, 1998 |
| 02001 | 4002 Moving Parts of Machinery or Equipment OSHA citation code: 4002 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $6,250 | $750 | Dec 5, 1997 | Dec 19, 1997 | Apr 10, 1998 |
Jul 29, 1997#126162650Jul 29, 1997Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126162650$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #126162650
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1997
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 2 accidents
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4841 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 injured when forklift crashes into guardrails
Aug 2, 1996#119784726Aug 2, 1996Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#119784726$5,2002 viol.2 violations$5,200 in penalties
Inspection #119784726
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 1996
- Contested
- Sep 8, 1996
- Final Order
- Sep 8, 1997
- Closed
- May 16, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,200
- Site Address
- 4841 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 injured in forklift accident
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3328 Machinery and Equipment OSHA citation code: 3328 G | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Sep 25, 1996 | Sep 8, 1996 | Sep 8, 1997 |
| 02001 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $200 | Sep 25, 1996 | Sep 8, 1996 | Sep 8, 1997 |
Mar 22, 1995#119867463Mar 22, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#119867463$1,8352 viol.2 violations$1,835 in penalties
Inspection #119867463
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 22, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 30, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 25, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,835
- Penalties on Record
- $1,835
- Site Address
- 4841 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 F04 | Other | 1 | - | $525 | $525 | Jul 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3382 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 3382 A | Serious | 1 | - | $1,310 | $1,310 | Jul 20, 1995 | - | - |
Nov 10, 1994#119871010Nov 10, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#119871010$2001 viol.1 violation$200 in penalties
Inspection #119871010
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 10, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1994
- Closed
- Mar 14, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $200
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 4841 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- 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 | 3273 Working Area OSHA citation code: 3273 A | Other | 8 | 5 | $200 | $200 | Feb 6, 1995 | - | - |
Sep 8, 1994#119867489Sep 8, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#119867489$5,4502 viol.2 violations$5,450 in penalties
Inspection #119867489
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 27, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 30, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,450
- Penalties on Record
- $5,450
- Site Address
- 4845 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 D | Other | 1 | 10 | $450 | $450 | Feb 23, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3241 Live Loads OSHA citation code: 3241 C | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Feb 15, 1995 | - | - |
Sep 8, 1994#119866622Sep 8, 1994Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#119866622$5,9054 viol.4 violations$5,905 in penalties
Inspection #119866622
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 13, 1994
- Contested
- Sep 30, 1994
- Final Order
- Jul 31, 1995
- Closed
- Dec 18, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,715
- Penalties on Record
- $5,905
- Site Address
- 4841 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 injured in fall from stationary ladder
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $1,875 | Oct 16, 1994 | Sep 30, 1994 | Jul 31, 1995 |
| 03001 | 3270 Access General OSHA citation code: 3270 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,125 | $1,875 | Oct 16, 1994 | Sep 30, 1994 | Jul 31, 1995 |
| 04001 | 3276 Portable Ladders OSHA citation code: 3276 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $750 | Oct 16, 1994 | Sep 30, 1994 | Jul 31, 1995 |
| 06001 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 C | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,590 | $1,405 | Sep 19, 1994 | Sep 30, 1994 | Jul 31, 1995 |
Aug 2, 1994#119779403Aug 2, 1994Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Health#119779403$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #119779403
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 2, 1994
- Closed
- Aug 2, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4841 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- 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 23, 1994#119863819Jun 23, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#119863819$4,1855 viol.5 violations$4,185 in penalties
Inspection #119863819
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1994
- Contested
- Jan 13, 1995
- Closed
- May 12, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,325
- Penalties on Record
- $4,185
- Site Address
- 4841 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jan 13, 1995. Final orders are recorded through Sep 9, 1996. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.1 Maintenance | Other | 6 | 6 | $635 | $635 | Feb 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3664 Operating Rules OSHA citation code: 3664 A22 | Other | 12 | 6 | $795 | $655 | Feb 6, 1995 | Jan 13, 1995 | Sep 9, 1996 |
| 01003 | 5143 General Requirements of Mechanical Ventilation Systems OSHA citation code: 5143 A01 | Other | 2 | 3 | $385 | $385 | Feb 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 G01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $385 | $385 | Feb 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3210 Guardrails at Elevated Locations OSHA citation code: 3210 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Feb 6, 1995 | - | - |
Feb 25, 1992#112158365Feb 25, 1992Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#112158365$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #112158365
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1992
- Closed
- Jun 30, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4,960
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4841 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- Industry
- 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5142 Mechanically Driven Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems to Provide Minimum Building Ventilation OSHA citation code: 5142 B01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3317 Illumination OSHA citation code: 3317 A | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3320 Warning Signs | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 3577 Protection Devices OSHA citation code: 3577 E | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 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.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Food and Beverage Retailers, 11,495 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
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