Since 1973, OSHA inspectors have visited Kroger, Inc. in Virginia 28 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Apr 9, 2026 after a complaint, in Richmond and is still open.
In all, OSHA issued 31 citation items: 18 serious, 1 repeat and 12 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $57,735; today they stand at $44,122, 24% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.157 (portable fire extinguishers), 6 times.
Among retail employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,750 penalty. Kroger, Inc. averages $3,067 across 5 cited inspections.
Kroger, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company901 North Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220 · 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 1910.141(b)(1)(i) · Sanitation |
Serious | $7,210 | $5,047 | Jul 9, 2026 | Final |
2801 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501 · Fluid Milk Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $8,945 | $6,262 | Dec 4, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 2025 | Final |
7805 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 · 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 1910.1200(h)(3) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 2024 | Final |
555 N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
915 Hardy Road, Vinton, VA 24179 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1980 Rio Hill, Charlottesville, VA 22901 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7223 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 · 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 1910.36(g)(2) · Exit route design |
Other-than-serious | $5,755 | $4,028 | Jan 31, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2019 | Final |
4404 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7480 Lee Hwy, Fairlawn, VA 24141 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7789 Richmond Hwy, Appomattox, VA 24522 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
80 Westlake Rd, Hardy, VA 24101 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7805 Timberlake Road, Timberlake, VA 24502 · 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 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 2016 | Final |
Store #500, 9480 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294 · 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 1910.141(a)(3)(i) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 2013 | Closed |
Store #501, 2821 Hicks Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23235 · 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 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Repeat | $10,500 | $10,500 | Jan 24, 2013 | Closed |
72 Kingston Drive, Daleville, VA 24083 · 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 1a 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,575 | $1,102 | Aug 28, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2012 | Closed |
7480 Lee Highway, Radford, VA 24141 · 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 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,625 | $2,085 | Nov 1, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Serious | $2,625 | $1,500 | Nov 1, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $2,625 | $1,500 | Nov 1, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,500 | Nov 1, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,575 | $1,500 | Nov 1, 2011 | Closed |
Store #405, 903 S. Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901 · 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 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Serious | $3,675 | $2,572 | Aug 15, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2) · Yearly injury summary |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 2011 | Closed |
1510 Eastridge Road, Richmond, VA 23229 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
466 S. Cummings St., Abingdon, VA 24211 · 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 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $525 | $525 | Dec 2, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $875 | $875 | Dec 2, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2008 | Closed |
2801 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501 · Fluid Milk Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
14346 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1332 S. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Aug 9, 2001 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(8) · Exit routes |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,375 | Aug 9, 2001 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,375 | Aug 9, 2001 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,375 | Aug 9, 2001 | Final |
2581 Greensboro Road, Martinsville, VA 24112 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2801 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Us Highway 220 S., Martinsville, VA 24112 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2801 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
115 Fifth Street, Roanoke, VA 24016 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Po Box 1078, Salem, VA 24153 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2018, the Richmond site logged 10 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 267 workers: 5.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.0 for its industry. Those cases cost 184 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 029-00517 Richmond · 2018 | 267 | 10 | 5 | 5.7 | 4.0 |
| 029-00514 North Chesterfield · 2018 | 224 | 3 | 1 | 1.8 | 4.0 |
| 029-00504 Richmond · 2018 | 210 | 4 | 1 | 2.6 | 4.0 |
| 029-00345 Christiansburg · 2018 | 226 | 5 | 1 | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| 029-00402 Blacksburg · 2018 | 218 | 7 | 2 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| 029-00391 Roanoke · 2018 | 209 | 6 | 2 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| 029-00327 Lynchburg · 2018 | 204 | 5 | 3 | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| 029-00401 Roanoke · 2018 | 196 | 11 | 4 | 8.3 | 4.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3)
(3) How quickly must each injury or illness be recorded? You must enter each recordable injury or illness on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred.
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2)
(2) Create an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log;
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)
(3) Training. Employee training shall include at least:
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.