Inspection 349167973 OPENED SEP 15, 2026Open
7650 Will Rogers Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76140 · Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
OSHA has inspected Ben E. Keith Company 20 times in Texas since 1974.
The latest one began on Sep 15, 2026 as a planned inspection, in Fort Worth; the case is still open.
Those inspections ended with 34 citation items: 19 serious and 15 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $70,374 and now stand at $37,071, 47% lower after settlements or reviews.
Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks comes up most often in these citations: 6 items under 1910.178.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for wholesale employers since 2015 is $3,425, and Ben E. Keith Company averages $9,575 (3 cited inspections).
Ben E. Keith Company also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Inspection 344742598 OPENED MAY 6, 2020Closed
1 Ben E Keith Way, Missouri City, TX 77489 · Couriers and Express Delivery Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 4, 2020: Employee incurs multiple injuries in fall from cherry picker
At 10:20 a.m. on May 4, 2020, an employee was working from a cherry picker and was getting a case of food product from the top shelf. A forklift operator came around the corner and side swiped the bottom frame of the cherry picker. The employee on the cherry picker was not tied off to the picker and fell approximately 15 feet to the concrete ground. The employee suffered a head contusion, broken collarbone, and broken ribs and was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(e) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $9,639 | $5,784 | Oct 26, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 344692017 OPENED MAR 10, 2020Closed
7650 Will Rogers Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76140 · General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii) · Process safety management |
Serious | $12,145 | $8,000 | Aug 4, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $12,145 | $8,000 | Aug 4, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 344703871 OPENED MAR 10, 2020Closed
7001 Will Rogers Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76140 · General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $5,783 | $3,470 | Aug 4, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,082 | $0 | Aug 4, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $5,783 | $3,470 | Aug 4, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 342391455 OPENED JUN 12, 2017Closed
1805 Record Crossing Rd, Dallas, TX 75235 · Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309757748 OPENED FEB 26, 2007Closed
5505 Kaepa Court, San Antonio, TX 78218 · General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309538825 OPENED JUN 16, 2006Closed
2248 Live Oak St, Commerce, TX 75428 · Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 306204397 OPENED DEC 8, 2003Closed
7001 Will Rogers Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76140 · Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.38(f)(3) · Emergency action plans |
Other-than-serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jun 2, 2004 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 2, 2004 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 2004 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 2004 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 2004 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $17,500 | $2,000 | Jun 2, 2004 | Final |
12 older inspections
Inspection 306201427 OPENED APR 30, 2003Closed
2801 I-35 E North, Denton, TX 76207 · Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $0 | $1,500 | Jul 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6c 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6d 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iib) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6e 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6f 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2003 | Closed |
Inspection 302654082 OPENED MAR 29, 1999Closed
7001 Will Rogers Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76140 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300555448 OPENED SEP 21, 1998Closed
1805 Record Crossing, Dallas, TX 75235 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $956 | $731 | Oct 29, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $956 | $731 | Oct 29, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 123430753 OPENED AUG 26, 1993Closed
5505 Kaepa Court, San Antonio, TX 78218 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 18782086 OPENED JUL 16, 1981Closed
Fort Worth, TX 00000 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 16524092 OPENED JUN 19, 1979Closed
2404 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75229 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 16522898 OPENED DEC 22, 1977Closed
2404 Canton, Dallas, TX 75229 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 16491946 OPENED DEC 9, 1977Closed
2404 Canton, Dallas, TX 75229 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 16522831 OPENED DEC 7, 1977Closed
7404 Canton, Dallas, TX 75229 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements) |
Serious | $180 | $180 | Dec 12, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Dec 12, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Dec 12, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1977 | Closed |
Inspection 16418253 OPENED APR 22, 1975Closed
8220 Forney Road, Dallas, TX 75227 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 1975 | Closed |
Inspection 16558041 OPENED FEB 24, 1975Closed
601 East 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76101 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 16985988 OPENED AUG 8, 1974Closed
2149 Cottonwood Street, Abilene, TX 79603 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards |
Other-than-serious | $25 | $25 | Aug 23, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(3)(i) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Aug 23, 1974 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2022, the Fort Worth site logged 143 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 895 workers: 12.8 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 314 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben E Keith Foods - FDF Fort Worth · 2022 | 895 | 143 | 9 | 12.8 | 4.6 |
| Ben E Keith Foods - FHS Missouri City · 2022 | 504 | 63 | 10 | 10.0 | 4.6 |
| Ben E Keith Beverages - Dallas Dallas · 2022 | 458 | 35 | 3 | 6.2 | 4.7 |
| Ben E Keith Beverages - Fort Worth Fort Worth · 2022 | 371 | 28 | 1 | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| Ben E Keith Beverages - Denton Denton · 2022 | 101 | 7 | 0 | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| Ben E Keith Company - Fort Worth Corporate Fort Worth · 2022 | 113 | 1 | 0 | 0.9 | 4.6 |
| Ben E Keith Beverages - Commerce Commerce · 2022 | 72 | 4 | 2 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Ben E Keith Foods - Admin Fort Worth · 2022 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4.6 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
May 9, 2022, Dallas: Hospitalization · fractures · ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified
An employee in the warehouse was checking in product that was being returned. The employee was struck by the wheels of a forklift and was hospitalized with fractures to the right leg and ankle.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1903.2 · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)
(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
29 CFR 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.
29 CFR 1910.119 · Process safety management
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii)
(ii) The employer shall document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans
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