Inspection 347984635 OPENED JAN 16, 2025Closed
4548 Centerplace Dr, Greeley, CO 80634 · 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 31 times in Colorado since 1978.
The latest one began on Jan 16, 2025 after a complaint, in Greeley.
Those inspections ended with 44 citation items: 19 serious, 1 willful and 24 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $413,374 and now stand at $345,535, 16% lower after settlements or reviews.
Process safety management comes up most often in these citations: 10 items under 1910.119.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for retail employers since 2015 is $1,750, and Safeway averages $78,479 (4 cited inspections).
Safeway also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 3 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
The Wage and Hour Division has 1 case on it since 2015, with $0 in back wages owed to workers.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 347286858 OPENED FEB 15, 2024Closed
12442 West Ken Caryl Ave, Littleton, CO 80127 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 346560725 OPENED MAR 6, 2023Closed
1301 Main St., Alamosa, CO 81101 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 346306731 OPENED OCT 27, 2022Closed
4301 Forest Street, Denver, CO 80216 · Fluid Milk Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(viii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $6,261 | $6,261 | Jan 24, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 345656664 OPENED NOV 24, 2021Closed
880 S. Perry St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 · 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 |
Other-than-serious | $8,287 | $8,287 | Feb 4, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 345638894 OPENED NOV 16, 2021Closed
4600 E Stapleton Dr South, Denver, CO 80216 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 12, 2021: Employee receives electric shock from overhead power line
At 12:15 p.m. on November 12, 2021, an employee was working in a warehouse operated by a large national chain of grocery stores. He maintained machinery. He was outside on a Genie lift next to the firm's salvage building. As the employee was raising himself in the lift's man basket, he came into contact with an energized overhead power line. He received an electric shock, and he was burned. He was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(a)(1) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $14,502 | $10,000 | May 2, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 345148852 OPENED FEB 16, 2021Closed
4301 Forest Street, Denver, CO 80216 · Fluid Milk Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Feb 12, 2021: Employee amputates four fingers when caught in molding machi
At 6:00 a.m. on February 12, 2021, an employee working as a molding machine operator for a milk producer was operating a blowmold machine producing plastic milk jugs. The employee was using a hand tool to roll the mold. The employee reached into the machine and caught her jacket on the corner of the unguarded mold frame. The employee extended her hand forward in order to dislodge her jacket from the mold. At this point, she caught four fingers in the closing mold for 6 to 8 seconds. The employee was hospitalized to treat four amputated fingers.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3) · Walking-working surfaces |
Serious | $11,703 | $11,703 | Aug 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $13,653 | $13,653 | Aug 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $13,653 | $13,653 | Aug 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $13,653 | $13,653 | Aug 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $13,653 | $13,653 | Aug 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Willful | $136,532 | $136,532 | Aug 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $136,532 | $86,520 | Aug 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 345081921 OPENED DEC 3, 2020Closed
7150 Leetsdale Dr., Denver, CO 80224 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
23 older inspections
Inspection 342765997 OPENED NOV 9, 2017Closed
1017 Market Plaza, Pueblo West, CO 81007 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339589327 OPENED FEB 18, 2014Closed
560 Corona St., Denver, CO 80218 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339120800 OPENED JUN 17, 2013Closed
4301 Forest Street, Denver, CO 80216 · 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 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(a) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $3,740 | $3,740 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(b) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(d) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(e) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1e 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(h) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1f 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i)(b) · Process safety management |
Serious | $3,740 | $3,740 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2) · Process safety management |
Serious | $3,740 | $3,740 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(3) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(3)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 339103236 OPENED JUN 6, 2013Closed
5060 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313415325 OPENED APR 2, 2010Closed
5151 Bannock Street Warehouse E, Denver, CO 80216 · Commercial Bakeries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312142078 OPENED JUL 9, 2009Closed
457 W. Main St., Trinidad, CO 81082 · 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 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Aug 4, 2009 | Final |
Inspection 310470521 OPENED NOV 20, 2007Closed
1295 Victory Way, Craig, CO 81625 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310591219 OPENED JUN 28, 2007Closed
1730 S. Buckley Road, Aurora, CO 80017 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310588330 OPENED FEB 26, 2007Closed
5060 N Academy Boulevard, Colorado Spgs, CO 80918 · 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(f) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $5,000 | $2,000 | Jun 8, 2007 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $500 | Jun 8, 2007 | Final |
Inspection 307527861 OPENED JAN 20, 2005Closed
4600 E. Stapleton Drive South, Denver, CO 80216 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307528042 OPENED JAN 20, 2005Closed
4600 E. Stapleton Drive South, Denver, CO 80216 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307523175 OPENED JUL 15, 2004Closed
4600 E. Stapleton Drive South, Denver, CO 80216 · Other Support Activities for Road Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 306369059 OPENED APR 22, 2003Closed
4600 E. Stapleton Drive South, Denver, CO 80216 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303627103 OPENED JAN 15, 2002Closed
1730 S. Buckley Road, Aurora, CO 80017 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303626428 OPENED DEC 26, 2001Closed
1730 S. Buckley Road, Aurora, CO 80017 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jan 9, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $0 | Jan 9, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $0 | Jan 9, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1e 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $0 | Jan 9, 2002 | Closed |
Inspection 303621940 OPENED MAY 11, 2001Closed
7500 S. Pierce, Littleton, CO 80123 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303619829 OPENED DEC 15, 2000Closed
1730 S. Buckley Road, Aurora, CO 80017 · 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(k)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $1,700 | $1,700 | Mar 27, 2001 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 2001 | Final |
Inspection 303619258 OPENED OCT 30, 2000Closed
16921 E Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO 80013 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment |
Other-than-serious | $1,275 | $500 | Nov 14, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 302307624 OPENED DEC 9, 1998Closed
222 West 7th, Walsenburg, CO 81089 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 109573527 OPENED JUN 24, 1996Closed
7375 E. Arapahoe Road, Englewood, CO 80112 · 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)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,700 | $1,700 | Jul 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 1996 | Closed |
Inspection 109576439 OPENED MAY 24, 1996Closed
10853 Hwy 285, Conifer, CO 80433 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 109574160 OPENED AUG 16, 1995Closed
457 Main, Trinidad, CO 81082 · 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(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,275 | $850 | Oct 10, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design |
Serious | $5,000 | $4,500 | Oct 10, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.30(a)(4) · Other working surfaces |
Other-than-serious | $1,275 | $550 | Oct 10, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $2,975 | $1,750 | Oct 10, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $2,125 | $1,750 | Oct 10, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,125 | $1,750 | Oct 10, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7c 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,275 | $850 | Oct 10, 1995 | Closed |
Inspection 217896695 OPENED AUG 21, 1978Closed
4600 East 46th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216 · 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(k)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 1978 | 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 2025, the Denver site logged 15 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 473 workers: 3.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 829 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWY-0005-0005-06530 Fac-06530-Denver-Co Denver · 2025 | 473 | 15 | 9 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| SWY-0005-0005-01466 Fac-01466-Colorado Springs-Co Colorado Springs · 2025 | 103 | 3 | 3 | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0005-0005-02612 Fac-02612-Aurora-Co Aurora · 2025 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 2.4 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0005-0005-01877 Fac-01877-Castle Rock-Co Castle Rock · 2025 | 107 | 7 | 3 | 8.6 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0005-0005-02792 Fac-02792-Conifer-Co Conifer · 2025 | 102 | 2 | 2 | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0005-0005-01463 Fac-01463-Denver-Co Denver · 2025 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0005-0005-02246 Fac-02246-Denver-Co Denver · 2025 | 104 | 1 | 0 | 1.3 | 4.0 |
| SWY-0005-0005-02714 Fac-02714-Denver-Co Denver · 2025 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 1.3 | 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. 3 reports on file.
Feb 7, 2019, Denver: Hospitalization · concussions · brain
An employee was working in a walk-in freezer, unloading boxes onto a cart, when a box of muffins fell on her head. She was hospitalized with a concussion.
Dec 24, 2017, Denver: Hospitalization · fractures · thigh(s)
An employee was moving a powered pallet jack out of the way of another employee when he lost control of the pallet jack and his leg was pinned between it and a rack, breaking his femur.
Jul 27, 2017, Denver: Hospitalization · crushing injuries · foot (feet), unspecified
The employee had dismounted his pallet jack and was selecting the store order when another employee who was driving a forklift attempted to pass him. The selecting employee was struck by the forklift on his left foot as the forklift passed by resulting in a crushing injury.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 to Sep 9, 2020 Colorado Springs | 2 | 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 1904.2 · 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)(i)(a)
(A) Materials of construction;
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(b)
(B) Piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID's);
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
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 1910.22 · Walking-working surfaces
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs
29 CFR 1910.30 · Other working surfaces
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.333 · Working near live electrical parts
29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment
29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
Other supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) employers in Colorado
- Leevers Supermarkets, Inc. Northglenn · 3 citations · $18,353
- Dillon Companies, LLC Highlands Ranch · 15 citations · $105,009
- Albertson's Companies, Inc. Denver · 4 citations · $34,718
- Walmart Inc Aurora · 6 citations · $16,636
- Trader Joe's Company Greenwood Village · 6 citations · $154,582
- Danimaxx of Colorado, Inc. Winter Park · 4 citations · $5,500
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.