Retail Trade Safety in Delaware
OSHA violations and inspection data for retail trade employers in Delaware
According to OSHA enforcement records, 86 retail trade employers in Delaware have accumulated 317 workplace safety violations across 115 inspections, with 165 classified as serious and $810,419 in total penalties. 39 employers received an F safety grade and 20 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 44 violations resulted in $252,265 in penalties.
Retail Trade Workplace Safety in Delaware
The retail trade sector is one of the most inspected industries in Delaware, with OSHA conducting 115 inspections across 86 employers. 165 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.
39 retail trade employers in Delaware received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 20 received a D grade. Workers in Delaware'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 Delaware 25 shown of 86
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. H. Angerstein | Elsmere | 24 | F |
| Polymer Technologies | Newark | 17 | F |
| Acme Markets | Wilmington | 11 | F |
| Dollar General Corporation/dolgencorp | Dover | 11 | F |
| Avon Products | Newark | 10 | D |
| Hopkins Automotive Sales & Service | Seaford | 9 | F |
| Quality Roofing Supply Co | New Castle | 9 | F |
| A.R. Morris Jewelers | Wilmington | 9 | F |
| Kohl's Department Stores | Wilmington | 9 | F |
| Top City | Dover | 8 | F |
| Pete Farina Discount Tire Auto CNTR | Bear | 8 | F |
| Rhino Linings of Delaware and Auto Style | Newark | 7 | F |
| Furnish | Selbyville | 7 | F |
| Schagrin Gas | Middletown | 6 | F |
| Edgewater Tire | Dover | 5 | F |
| Custom Decor | Dover | 5 | F |
| The Home Depot #1602 | Claymont | 5 | F |
| Sears | Dover | 5 | D |
| Dollar General Store #4329 | Bethany Beach | 5 | F |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet | Dover | 5 | C |
| Shellhorn and Hill | Wilmington | 5 | D |
| Wing Man Auto Sales | Smyrna | 4 | F |
| Rommel Harley Davidson Smyrna | Smyrna | 4 | F |
| Food Lion Store # 2153 | New Castle | 4 | D |
| Foot Locker Retail | Newark | 4 | F |
Work in retail trade in Delaware?
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.