This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1995. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

The Vons Companies Safety Record

El Monte, CA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/26/1995

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, The Vons Companies in El Monte, California has 40 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $8,368 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 1995.

The Vons Companies, located in El Monte, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 1995. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 40 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,368.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

40 Violations
8 Inspections
7 Serious
$8,368 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
31 ($3,860)
Serious?
7 ($3,308)
Repeat?
2 ($1,200)
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1988
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1988
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1988
5162. E OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1994
OSHA initially proposed $9,040 in penalties for The Vons Companies, later reduced to $8,368 — a 7% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
4 citations $200
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations $700
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations
5162. E OSHA Standard
2 citations $410
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/26/1995 Complaint? El Monte, CA 3 $1,480
07/26/1994 Unprogrammed Related? El Monte, CA 4 $840
01/28/1994 Complaint? El Monte, CA 11 $3,600
04/16/1991 Accident? El Monte, CA 1 $0
04/11/1989 Complaint? El Monte, CA 4 $2,100
01/03/1989 Follow-Up? El Monte, CA 0 $0
10/11/1988 Complaint? El Monte, CA 7 $180
04/26/1988 Planned? El Monte, CA 10 $168

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