Retail Trade Safety in California
OSHA violations and inspection data for retail trade employers in California
According to OSHA enforcement records, 5,406 retail trade employers in California have accumulated 19,372 workplace safety violations across 7,661 inspections, with 2,657 classified as serious and $21,335,913 in total penalties. 966 employers received an F safety grade and 1,735 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 3,187 violations resulted in $5,212,813 in penalties.
Retail Trade Workplace Safety in California
The retail trade sector is one of the most inspected industries in California, with OSHA conducting 7,661 inspections across 5,406 employers. 2,657 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
966 retail trade employers in California received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 1,735 received a D grade. Workers in California's retail trade industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Retail Trade Employers in California 25 shown of 5,406
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Cents Only Stores | Commerce | 53 | D |
| Ralphs Grocery | Compton | 51 | C |
| Ralphs Grocery | Los Angeles | 47 | C |
| El-Cajon-CA | El Cajon | 40 | F |
| Golden Gate Interiors | San Francisco | 31 | F |
| J.C. Penney Company | Santa Rosa | 31 | D |
| Navy Exchange | San Diego | 31 | F |
| El Cajon Motors Aka El Cajon Ford | El Cajon | 28 | F |
| Contractors Wardrobe | Valencia | 28 | D |
| Target | San Jose | 28 | C |
| Goodwill of Silicon Valley | San Jose | 28 | D |
| Robertson's Ready Mix | Redlands | 27 | C |
| Guns, Fishing and Other Stuff 2 | Dublin | 27 | F |
| East Star Building Supply Co | San Francisco | 26 | F |
| Robertsons Ready Mix | Anaheim | 26 | C |
| Defense Commissary Agency | San Diego | 26 | F |
| Bed Bath & Beyond | Los Angeles | 26 | D |
| Blue Apron | Richmond | 26 | F |
| Alliance Propane | Temecula | 25 | F |
| Grand Auto Electric | Monrovia | 24 | F |
| Army & Air Force Exchange Service | Travis Afb | 24 | F |
| Double Aa Tire | Chula Vista | 23 | F |
| Antioch Building Materials | Pittsburg | 23 | D |
| MI Pueblo San Jose, INC | Oakland | 23 | F |
| Safeway INC | San Diego | 23 | F |
Work in retail trade in California?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.