Inspection 348248741 OPENED MAY 14, 2025Closed
2417 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Safeway 28 times in Alaska since 1987.
The latest one began on May 14, 2025 after a complaint, in Ketchikan.
Those inspections ended with 38 citation items: 13 serious, 2 repeat and 23 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $63,479 and now stand at $24,891, 61% lower after settlements or reviews.
Bloodborne pathogens comes up most often in these citations: 6 items under 1910.1030.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for retail employers since 2015 is $1,750, and Safeway averages $2,194 (8 cited inspections).
Safeway also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
The Wage and Hour Division has 3 cases on it since 2015, with $0 in back wages owed to workers.
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Inspection 347854838 OPENED OCT 31, 2024Closed
30 College Rd., Fairbanks, AK 99701 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347741258 OPENED SEP 9, 2024Closed
44428 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347701278 OPENED AUG 20, 2024Closed
1313 Meals St, Valdez, AK 99686 · 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 1904.32(a)(3) · Yearly injury summary |
Repeat | $5,000 | $1,000 | Sep 11, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3) · Yearly injury summary |
Repeat | $5,000 | $1,000 | Sep 11, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6) · Yearly injury summary |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $0 | Sep 11, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 347689671 OPENED AUG 15, 2024Closed
2920 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99503 · 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 1910.23(c)(2) · Ladders in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9) · Ladders in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 347498602 OPENED MAY 22, 2024Closed
2920 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99503 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347359267 OPENED MAR 20, 2024Closed
2920 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99503 · 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(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $9,218 | $9,218 | Apr 12, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 347330367 OPENED MAR 7, 2024Closed
3033 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, AK 99801 · 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 1910.136(a) · Foot protection |
Other-than-serious | $10,140 | $0 | Mar 29, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $12,676 | $6,338 | Mar 29, 2024 | Final |
20 older inspections
Inspection 347276883 OPENED FEB 13, 2024Closed
2920 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99503 · 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 1904.32(a)(3) · Yearly injury summary |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $0 | Apr 8, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3) · Yearly injury summary |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $0 | Apr 8, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 346733959 OPENED DEC 22, 2022Closed
5600 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99504 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345495857 OPENED AUG 25, 2021Closed
2920 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99503 · 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 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 345497168 OPENED AUG 25, 2021Closed
2920 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99503 · 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(g)(2)(ii)(a) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $2,145 | $0 | Nov 22, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(a) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(ii) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 345044085 OPENED DEC 1, 2020Closed
147 Hightower Rd, Girdwood, AK 99587 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341310191 OPENED MAR 8, 2016Closed
595 East Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654 · 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 AS 18.60.058 (A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $0 | Mar 22, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 340833839 OPENED AUG 7, 2015Closed
6441 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99518 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316897172 OPENED JUL 2, 2013Closed
44428 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669 · 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 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Sep 12, 2013 | Closed |
Inspection 310857719 OPENED MAR 25, 2010Closed
2685 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615 · 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)(iv) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 26, 2010 | Final |
Inspection 310853841 OPENED MAR 25, 2009Closed
147 Hightower Rd, Girdwood, AK 99587 · 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 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 310852769 OPENED NOV 17, 2008Closed
2685 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615 · 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 1b 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $2,125 | $1,488 | Jan 29, 2009 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 2009 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 2009 | Final |
Inspection 308537265 OPENED APR 5, 2006Closed
2417 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901 · General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308534387 OPENED SEP 6, 2005Closed
3627 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 · 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(d)(1) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iiia) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.27(c)(4) · Fixed ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 305763823 OPENED JUL 21, 2004Closed
1650 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99157 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 305757502 OPENED FEB 27, 2003Closed
600 E. Northern Lights Blvd/sears Mall, Anchorage, AK 99503 · 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 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,312 | May 14, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2003 | Closed |
Inspection 303700512 OPENED APR 4, 2002Closed
4th And Bering Street, Nome, AK 99762 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Serious | $3,150 | $1,260 | Jun 19, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 19, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.304(e)(1)(iv) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,575 | Jun 19, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 19, 2002 | Closed |
Inspection 105850473 OPENED AUG 22, 1991Closed
2685 Mill Bay Rd., Kodiak, AK 99615 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 6, 1991: Employee injured when head strikes against freezer rack
Employee #1 was lifting a tub of meat into a grinder when his hip gave out and h e fell, striking his head on a freezer rack. He was unconscious for approximatel y 2 hours. The hospital reported that Employee #1 was mildly hypothermic and had suffered a concussion.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $400 | $200 | Sep 11, 1991 | Final |
Inspection 103675914 OPENED JAN 14, 1991Closed
44428 Sterling Hwy., Soldotna, AK 99669 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 30002 G02 A |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 30004 B02 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 20310 B04 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1991 | Closed |
Inspection 108547571 OPENED FEB 7, 1990Closed
University Avenue & Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99707 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 610450 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 10105 A02 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 150101 H01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1990 | Closed |
Inspection 103657151 OPENED OCT 6, 1987Closed
1801 Parks Hwy., Wasilla, AK 99687 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Anchorage site logged 12 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 98 workers: 9.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 282 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWY-0027-0027-06603 Fac-06603-Anchorage-AK Anchorage · 2025 | 98 | 12 | 6 | 9.6 | 2.6 |
| SWY-0027-0027-01813 Fac-01813-Anchorage-AK Anchorage · 2025 | 150 | 3 | 3 | 2.6 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0027-0027-01811 Fac-01811-Wasilla-AK Wasilla · 2025 | 135 | 3 | 2 | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0027-0027-01090 Fac-01090-Kodiak-AK Kodiak · 2025 | 133 | 2 | 1 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0027-0027-01818 Fac-01818-Ketchikan-AK Ketchikan · 2025 | 120 | 1 | 0 | 1.1 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0027-0027-01805 Fac-01805-Anchorage-AK Anchorage · 2025 | 115 | 1 | 0 | 1.1 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0027-0027-02628 Fac-02628-Anchorage-AK Anchorage · 2025 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0027-0027-01820 Fac-01820-Juneau-AK Juneau · 2025 | 119 | 2 | 0 | 2.4 | 4.0 |
Wage and hour cases
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2017 to Nov 23, 2019 Anchorage | 25 | 0 | $0 | $34,175 |
| Oct 27, 2017 to Oct 26, 2019 Fairbanks | 23 | 0 | $0 | $31,441 |
| Apr 17, 2017 to Oct 19, 2017 Anchorage | 3 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.32 · Yearly injury summary
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3)
(3) Certify the summary; and
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6)
(6) When do I have to post the annual summary? You must post the summary no later than February 1 of the year following the year covered by the records and keep the posting in place until April 30.
29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(a)
(A) The exposure determination required by paragraph (c)(2),
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.136 · Foot protection
29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.23 · Ladders in general industry
29 CFR 1910.27 · Fixed ladders
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 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
Other supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) employers in Alaska
- Carrs Safeway #1807 Eagle River · 1 citation · $7,235
- New Asian Trading LLC Anchorage · 10 citations · $1,125
- Fred Meyer Anchorage · 105 citations · $119,095
- The North West Company International, Inc. Cordova · 6 citations · $0
- Rainbow Foods Inc Juneau · 4 citations · $0
- Foodland Iga Juneau · 10 citations · $0
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.