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Safeway Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Prescott, Arizona · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · NAICS 445110

26inspections
30citation items
$23,325current penalties
Jun 1, 2020last inspection

Safeway Inc. has 26 OSHA inspections on record in Arizona, the first in 1989.

OSHA's last visit started on Jun 1, 2020 after a complaint, in Phoenix.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 30 citation items: 8 serious and 22 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $27,650 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $23,325, down 16%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.37, exit routes (4 items).

For context, across all retail employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,750. Safeway Inc. averages $4,500 over 4 cited inspections in that time.

Safeway Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

The Wage and Hour Division has 2 cases on it since 2015, with $0 in back wages owed to workers.

Safeway Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1989 to 2020
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 344768726 OPENED JUN 1, 2020Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 85 employees at the site · Closed Jul 1, 2020

810 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 343910782 OPENED APR 5, 2019Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 65 employees at the site · Closed Jul 30, 2019

90 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85296 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 5, 2019Final

Inspection 342515046 OPENED JUL 26, 2017Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 135 employees at the site · Closed Jul 26, 2017

1940 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 342448065 OPENED JUL 6, 2017Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 13 employees at the site · Closed Dec 7, 2017

1115 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 · General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 4, 2017Final

Inspection 341656510 OPENED JUL 29, 2016Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 98 employees at the site · Closed Dec 12, 2016

1115 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 · General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes
Serious$12,500$12,500Oct 13, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$2,500$2,500Oct 13, 2016Final

Inspection 341043412 OPENED NOV 6, 2015Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 102 employees at the site · Closed Jun 22, 2016

10773 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
Serious$750$750Feb 25, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$1,250$1,250Feb 25, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes
Serious$1,000$1,000Feb 25, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2) · Exit routes
Serious$0$0Feb 25, 2016Final

Inspection 317334233 OPENED SEP 26, 2013Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed May 29, 2014

801 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements
Serious$4,500$3,375Nov 25, 2013Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$2,250$0Nov 25, 2013Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 25, 2013Final

Inspection 313085250 OPENED MAR 3, 2009Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 82 employees at the site · Closed Mar 3, 2009

90 S Val Vista Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

18 older inspections

Inspection 312737927 OPENED OCT 23, 2008Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 65 employees at the site · Closed Oct 23, 2008

450 White Spur, Prescott, AZ 86301 · Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 304623465 OPENED JUN 21, 2001Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 150 employees at the site · Closed Jul 2, 2001

7110 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 304035389 OPENED DEC 8, 2000Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 38 employees at the site · Closed Mar 1, 2001

240 S Hill, Globe, AZ 85501 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR R2050631 A
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 19, 2001Closed

Inspection 115619363 OPENED MAR 3, 1995Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 123 employees at the site · Closed Mar 30, 1995

2190 East Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 115620460 OPENED OCT 20, 1994Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 73 employees at the site · Closed Mar 2, 1995

1940 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85719 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 115625071 OPENED AUG 2, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 61 employees at the site · Closed Nov 15, 1994

1005 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,700$1,275Oct 4, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 4, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 4, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 4, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 4, 1994Closed

Inspection 115585416 OPENED OCT 21, 1993Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 375 employees at the site · Closed May 19, 1994

450 White Spur, Prescott, AZ 86301 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 9, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 9, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 9, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR R4130631 A
Other-than-serious$750$225Mar 9, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR R4130631 B02
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 9, 1994Closed

Inspection 115610172 OPENED OCT 21, 1993Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 375 employees at the site · Closed Dec 21, 1993

450 White Spur, Prescott, AZ 86301 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 8, 1993Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 8, 1993Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 8, 1993Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 8, 1993Closed

Inspection 108160698 OPENED MAY 31, 1991Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 450 employees at the site · Closed Aug 14, 1991

450 White Spur, Prescott, AZ 86301 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 15, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.27(d)(1)(ii) · Fixed ladders
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 15, 1991Closed

Inspection 108121450 OPENED APR 25, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed May 7, 1991

Priest & Alameda, Tempe, AZ 85282 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 108121070 OPENED JAN 16, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Jan 23, 1991

23623 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 108183336 OPENED AUG 20, 1990Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 125 employees at the site · Closed Aug 24, 1990

2750 S Priest, Tempe, AZ 85282 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 108183344 OPENED AUG 20, 1990Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 475 employees at the site · Closed Sep 5, 1990

450 White Spur, Prescott, AZ 86301 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 108189598 OPENED JUN 27, 1990Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 43 employees at the site · Closed Jul 13, 1990

450 White Spur, Prescott, AZ 86301 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 108177288 OPENED APR 6, 1990Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 475 employees at the site · Closed Sep 6, 1990

450 White Spur, Prescott, AZ 86301 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR R4130623 A
Other-than-serious$450$450May 2, 1990Closed

Inspection 108178401 OPENED JAN 18, 1990Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 475 employees at the site · Closed Sep 6, 1990

450 White Spur, Prescott, AZ 86301 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 1, 1990Closed

Inspection 108198706 OPENED AUG 8, 1989Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 488 employees at the site · Closed Aug 18, 1989

450 White Spur, Prescott, AZ 86301 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 108139841 OPENED MAY 30, 1989Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 112 employees at the site · Closed Jun 9, 1989

450 White Spur, Prescott, AZ 86301 · 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 Phoenix site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 165 workers: 1.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.0 for its industry. Those cases cost 5 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
SWY-0017-0017-00174 Fac-00174-Phoenix-AZ
Phoenix · 2025
165 211.74.0
SWY-0017-0017-01515 Fac-01515-Phoenix-AZ
Phoenix · 2025
141 433.74.0
SWY-0017-0017-01849 Fac-01849-Scottsdale-AZ
Scottsdale · 2025
145 312.94.0
SWY-0017-0017-02709 Fac-02709-Phoenix-AZ
Phoenix · 2025
143 514.94.0
SWY-0017-0017-01684 Fac-01684-Tucson-AZ
Tucson · 2025
150 645.84.0
SWY-0017-0017-01549 Fac-01549-Scottsdale-AZ
Scottsdale · 2025
137 111.04.0
SWY-0017-0017-01654 Fac-01654-Phoenix-AZ
Phoenix · 2025
145 313.14.0
SWY-0017-0017-02042 Fac-02042-Phoenix-AZ
Phoenix · 2025
121 323.14.0

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 reviewedViolationsWorkers owedBack wagesPenalties
Jan 24, 2017 to Apr 25, 2017
Tempe
10$0$0
Mar 31, 2016 to Oct 14, 2016
Tempe
10$0$0

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

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 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

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 1910.132(a)

(a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.

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 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.27 · Fixed ladders

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

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