Establishment profile
RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY
4841 N. SAN FERNANDO RD., WEST LOS ANGELES, CA, 90039
Operated by Kroger Co · 1 of 1,856 establishments
445110 — Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)
Summary
RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY has accumulated 30 OSHA violations across 20 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $29,160 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,862 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 9 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 24 citations in this view · $29,160 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3241 C | 2 | 2 | $5,560 | May 1992 | Jan 1995 |
| 4002 A | 2 | 2 | $4,800 | Nov 1997 | Nov 2011 |
| 5162 C | 2 | 2 | $1,605 | Sep 1994 | Aug 1996 |
| 3273 A | 2 | 2 | $200 | Jan 1991 | Dec 1994 |
| 3328 G | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Aug 1996 | Aug 1996 |
| 3210 A | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Dec 1994 | Dec 1994 |
| 3203 A07 | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 3270 B | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 3382 A | 1 | 1 | $1,310 | Jun 1995 | Jun 1995 |
| 3276 A | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 3664 A22 | 1 | 1 | $655 | Dec 1994 | Dec 1994 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0001 | 1 | 1 | $635 | Dec 1994 | Dec 1994 |
| 5194 F04 | 1 | 1 | $525 | Jun 1995 | Jun 1995 |
| 3203 A07 D | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jan 1995 | Jan 1995 |
| 5194 G01 | 1 | 1 | $385 | Dec 1994 | Dec 1994 |
| 5143 A01 | 1 | 1 | $385 | Dec 1994 | Dec 1994 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $375 | Nov 1997 | Nov 1997 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0008 A | 1 | 1 | $280 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 3272 B | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 1997 | Nov 1997 |
| 3203 A07 C | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 1997 | Nov 1997 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4451 within CA. Peer group: 1,862 employers. This establishment has 30 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2011 | REPAIR,FINGER,MACHINE OPERATOR,JAMMED,CAUGHT BETWEEN,LACERATION | 1 | — | — | |
| Jun 16, 1997 | STEEL PLATE,AMPUTATED,HAND BRAKE,WAREHOUSE,FINGER,ROLLER--MACH/PART,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CONVEYOR,LOST BALANCE,UNGUARDED | 1 | — | — | |
| Mar 20, 1997 | FRACTURE,IND TRK OPERATOR,SPEEDING,STRUCK AGAINST,CAUGHT BETWEEN,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,PELVIS,MECH MAT HANDLING,LOST CONTROL,BACKING UP | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 24, 1996 | CHAIN,IND TRK OPERATOR,RAMP,SPINE,STRUCK AGAINST,HOIST,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,FALL,MECH MALFUNCTION,CONTUSION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 13, 1994 | FRACTURE,WORK RULES,CLEANING,LADDER,BACK,METAL LADDER,FALL,ELBOW,UNTRAINED | 1 | — | — | |
| Nov 25, 1990 | FRACTURE,MAINTENANCE,CRUSHED,CONVEYOR,ARM,LOST BALANCE | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for Kroger Co, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Kroger Co locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 61 cases · 60 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-CA-381968 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-367245 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2025 | — | Open | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-364014 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2025 | — | Open | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-363658 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2025 | Aug 2025 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-350358 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2024 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-338750 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-333661 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-325322 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-313337 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2023 | Nov 2023 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-311623 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2023 | Sep 2023 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-305507 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2022 | Nov 2023 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-292207 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-291599 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-290168 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2022 | Sep 2025 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-279403 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2021 | Nov 2021 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-277497 | Unfair labor practice | May 2021 | Jun 2021 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-277116 | Unfair labor practice | May 2021 | Oct 2021 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-275668 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2021 | Aug 2021 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-252493 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2019 | Mar 2020 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-246637 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2019 | Jul 2020 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-244394 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2019 | Jun 2020 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-243032 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2019 | Jan 2020 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-238110 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2019 | Jul 2020 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-230500 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2018 | Oct 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-149210 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2015 | May 2015 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-147393 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-142299 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2014 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-071625 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2011 | Mar 2012 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-062399 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-039867 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2011 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-029354 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 17-CA-024621 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 21-CA-038914 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-038883 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2009 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-038833 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | May 2009 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-038832 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | May 2009 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-038831 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | May 2009 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-029033 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2008 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-RC-021047 | Representation election | May 2008 | Jul 2008 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-028207 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2007 | Jun 2007 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-028165 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2007 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-028147 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2007 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-028133 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2007 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-028078 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2006 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-028074 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2006 | Jan 2007 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-027958 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2006 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-027685 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2006 | Feb 2017 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-027475 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2005 | Feb 2017 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-027229 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2005 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-027160 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2005 | Feb 2017 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-027138 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2004 | Jul 2007 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-026728 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2004 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-026693 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2004 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-026687 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2004 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-026637 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2004 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-026635 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2004 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-026634 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2004 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-026611 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2003 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-026571 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2003 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-CA-035356 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2002 | Apr 2005 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-025882 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2002 | Dec 2002 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RALPHS GROCERY CO 4901 SAN FERNANDO RD WEST · LOS ANGELES, CA, 90039 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2006-11-27. Most recent: 2006-11-27. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal prosecution case file
Federal corporate prosecution records from the University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry. DPA = Deferred Prosecution Agreement; NPA = Non-Prosecution Agreement; both are pre-trial settlements where the defendant accepts terms but avoids conviction. Monitor = court-appointed compliance oversight, usually 2-5 years. 1 case · 1 plea/conviction · $50,000,000 in penalties / restitution.
| Case | Date | Disposition | Crime | Jurisdiction | Total payment | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USA v. Ralphs Grocery Co Ralphs Grocery Co. · KR | Nov 2006 | plea | Fraud - General | USDOJ - Criminal Division,USDOJ - Major Frauds Section (California - Central District) | $50,000,000 | No |
Source: University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry (maintained by Prof. Brandon L. Garrett, Duke University). The registry has no state or jurisdiction-of-incorporation field on the company side, so same-name employers in different states may mis-attribute -- verify against the source case documents when precision matters.
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-13 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $4,050 | |
| 1998-03-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-12-02 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $280 | |
| 1997-11-04 | Accident | 4 | 1 | $1,495 | |
| 1997-07-29 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-08-02 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $5,200 | |
| 1995-03-22 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,835 | |
| 1994-11-10 | Complaint | 1 | — | $200 | |
| 1994-09-08 | Accident | 4 | 3 | $5,905 | |
| 1994-09-08 | Complaint | 2 | — | $5,450 | |
| 1994-08-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-06-23 | Complaint | 5 | 1 | $4,185 | |
| 1992-02-25 | Unprogrammed Related | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-11-25 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $560 | |
| 1991-01-14 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-12-06 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-09-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-10-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-07-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-02-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY is one of 1,856 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Kroger Co.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Kroger Co across all 1,856 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Kroger Co, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- FRED MEYER INCOREGON CITY, OR — 3 federal enforcement records
- FRED MEYER INCSHORELINE, WA — 3 federal enforcement records
- KROGER COTroy, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- KROGERCINCINNATI, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- FRED MEYER INCTHE DALLES, OR — 3 federal enforcement records
- FRED MEYER #115VANCOUVER, WA — 3 federal enforcement records
- KROGER #678ST CLAIR SHORES, MI — 3 federal enforcement records
- FRED MEYER INCCLACKAMAS, OR — 3 federal enforcement records
- KROGER COIrving, TX — 3 federal enforcement records
- KROGER COMPANYINDIANAPOLIS, IN — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Kroger Co locationsParent rollup
- Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)All employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Supermarkets and Other in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Kroger Co, which operates 1,856 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY has 20 OSHA inspections on record with 30 violations and $29,160 in total penalties.
- How does RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY operates in the supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.1.