Inspection 348600479 OPENED NOV 19, 2025Closed
6531 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139 · Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Giant Eagle Inc. has 23 OSHA inspections on record in Ohio, the first in 1987.
OSHA's last visit started on Nov 19, 2025 on a referral, in Solon.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 22 citation items: 16 serious and 6 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $26,860 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $18,112, down 33%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.132, personal protective equipment, general requirements (3 items).
For context, across all retail employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,750. Giant Eagle Inc. averages $2,880 over 3 cited inspections in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Giant Eagle Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 12 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 347070435 OPENED OCT 31, 2023Closed
3841 South Hamilton Road, Groveport, OH 43125 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347072431 OPENED OCT 20, 2023Closed
6531 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139 · Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 346608672 OPENED APR 4, 2023Closed
5300 Richmond Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146 · Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345005185 OPENED OCT 29, 2020Closed
5300 Richmond Rd., Bedford Heights, OH 44146 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 25, 2020: Employee fractures leg in fall from forklift to concrete
At 4:00 p.m. on October 25, 2020, an employee working as a machine operator for a supervisor was unloading a tractor trailer with a forklift. While removing the load from the trailer, the employee drove his forklift over the corner of the dock plate and fell from the forklift. The employee landed on the concrete surface striking his left leg. The employee was hospitalized to treat a fractured leg.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 341933356 OPENED NOV 17, 2016Closed
30320 Lakeshore Blvd, Willowick, OH 44095 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(ii)(d) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $5,345 | $3,742 | Nov 30, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 340859883 OPENED AUG 17, 2015Closed
5300 Richmond Rd., Bedford Heights, OH 44146 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,900 | Oct 6, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340748417 OPENED JUL 1, 2015Closed
5300 Richmond Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
15 older inspections
Inspection 339982746 OPENED OCT 3, 2014Closed
553 Hebron Rd, Heath, OH 43056 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 314586421 OPENED JUL 9, 2010Closed
3070 Kingsdale Center, Columbus, OH 43221 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311500821 OPENED APR 25, 2008Closed
3130 Center Road, Poland, OH 44514 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,350 | $945 | May 7, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 311497358 OPENED APR 3, 2008Closed
7510 Chippewa Road, Brecksville, OH 44144 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309199164 OPENED JUL 5, 2005Closed
27505 Chardon Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 4, 2005 (fatal): Employee is found dead after working in parking lot
On July 4, 2005, Employee #1 had been assigned the task of gathering up shopping carts in the parking lot. The weather that day was hot, with air temperature ar ound 90 degrees F. Employee #1 was observed passed out by the payphone in the fr ont lobby of the store, and emergency medical services were called. CPR was atte mpted prior to the arrival of the emergency medical workers. When they arrived, they noted that Employee #1 was apneic (not breathing) and had no vital signs. H e was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The high t emperature may have been a stress factor, but the county coroner indicated that the Employee #1 was a victim of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, brought on by high blood pressure and an irregular heartbeat.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308323591 OPENED NOV 1, 2004Closed
108 W Main St, Louisville, OH 44641 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.24(d) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $1,275 | $638 | Nov 15, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,125 | $1,062 | Nov 15, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.242(a) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $1,275 | $638 | Nov 15, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 307303552 OPENED DEC 23, 2003Closed
755 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $675 | $472 | Jan 9, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 305332314 OPENED FEB 20, 2003Closed
5300 Richmond Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146 · Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 304486335 OPENED NOV 9, 2001Closed
9264 Market Square Drive, Streetsboro, OH 44241 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 103011607 OPENED JUN 27, 1996Closed
75 Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 108823980 OPENED DEC 8, 1992Closed
75 Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 108844671 OPENED SEP 30, 1991Closed
2390 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, OH 44004 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $525 | $525 | Oct 9, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $700 | $700 | Oct 9, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $700 | $700 | Oct 9, 1991 | Closed |
Inspection 108840117 OPENED APR 4, 1991Closed
5220 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, OH 44515 · 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 | $1,125 | $675 | Apr 23, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $1,125 | $675 | Apr 23, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,125 | $675 | Apr 23, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,125 | Apr 23, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1991 | Closed |
Inspection 101287696 OPENED JUL 9, 1987Closed
1835 St. Rt. 59, Kent, OH 44240 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 102427309 OPENED FEB 4, 1987Closed
1835 St. Rt. 59, Kent, OH 44240 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $640 | $640 | Feb 10, 1987 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1987 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1987 | Contested |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the Solon site logged 23 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 216 workers: 11.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 93 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cold Storage Solon · 2024 | 216 | 23 | 14 | 11.6 | 2.6 |
| Giant Eagle #4036 Cuyahoga Falls · 2024 | 289 | 3 | 1 | 1.5 | 4.0 |
| Giant Eagle #6539 Columbus · 2024 | 309 | 3 | 2 | 1.7 | 4.0 |
| Giant Eagle #0228 Solon · 2024 | 243 | 2 | 2 | 1.2 | 4.0 |
| Giant Eagle #6515 Columbus · 2024 | 285 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| Giant Eagle #6517 Columbus · 2024 | 161 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| Giant Eagle #0216 Willowick · 2024 | 122 | 3 | 1 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Giant Eagle #4119 Poland · 2024 | 135 | 1 | 1 | 1.1 | 4.0 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 12 reports on file, the 6 most recent shown.
Nov 14, 2025, Solon: Hospitalization · fractures · hip joint(s)
An employee was driving a reach truck. As it passed another reach truck, which was parked in an isle, it struck the parked truck's outrigger. The employee lost their balance in the operator compartment, partly falling out; the truck then swerved toward racking. The employee was pinched between the truck and the racking and suffered a broken hip.
Aug 29, 2025, Solon: Hospitalization · nonfatal 'crushing' injuries · other finger(s) n.e.c.
An employee was operating a double pallet jack. While he was pushing a pallet back, the pallet jack moved and the handle crushed his finger against racking.
Jul 12, 2025, Solon: Hospitalization · fractures · hip joint(s)
An employee was walking west on the south dock. She turned to her left while talking to other team members and then stumbled and fell on the concrete floor. The employee sustained a fractured right hip, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
May 17, 2023, Solon: Hospitalization · fractures · lower leg(s)
An employee was operating a powered pallet jack when her leg was caught between the lift and a stationary object. Her right tibia was fractured and required hospitalization.
Dec 9, 2022, Solon: Hospitalization · soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury · leg(s), unspecified
An employee was operating a motorized pallet jack for order selections. As the pallet jack was in reverse, the employee became pinned between the vehicle and another parked pallet jack, resulting in an injury to the left leg.
Sep 20, 2022, Solon: Hospitalization · fractures · lower leg(s)
An employee was driving a ride-on pallet jack toward a door. The employee's left lower leg was pinned and broken between the jack and a bollard at the door.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(ii)(d)
(D) Provided according to recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service current at the time these evaluations and procedures take place, except as specified by this paragraph (f).
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8)
(8) The employer shall maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s). (Electronic access and other alternatives to maintaining paper copies of the safety data sheets are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate employee access in each workplace are created by such options.)
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
(h) Post-mortem data: Increased incidence and/or severity of post-mortem findings may be indicative of maternal toxicity. This can include gross or microscopic pathological findings or organ weight data, including absolute organ weight, organ-to-body weight ratio, or organ-to-brain weight ratio. When supported by findings of adverse histopathological effects in the affected organ(s), the observation of a significant change in the average weight of suspected target organ(s) of treated dams (mothers), compared to those in the control group, may be considered evidence of maternal toxicity.
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
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 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
Other supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) employers in Ohio
- Heinen's Inc. Warrensville Heights · 12 citations · $23,836
- Lanning's Foods Mount Vernon · 3 citations · $11,122
- The Kroger Co Cincinnati · 361 citations · $475,044
- F.A.R. Food Inc. Youngstown · 2 citations · $7,414
- Meijer, Inc. Columbus · 23 citations · $24,426
- Mutee Hamayel, Inc. Columbus · 3 citations · $10,508
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.