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Wholesale Trade · Springfield, MO

Associated Wholesale Grocers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Associated Wholesale Grocers has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Associated Wholesale Grocers in Springfield, MO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Associated Wholesale Grocers 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, 123.Net INC. in Detroit, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
38%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Associated Wholesale Grocers compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Associated Wholesale Grocers runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,000 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Associated Wholesale Grocers

The federal enforcement record for Associated Wholesale Grocers in Springfield, MO includes 3 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $11,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,000 - a 63.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,333. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-10-18 to 2016-09-28, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-10-18

Last Inspection

2016-09-28

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,333 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

63.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,000 from the initial assessment of $11,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Associated Wholesale Grocers compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Associated Wholesale Grocers Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 3 5.4
Total Penalty $4,000 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,333 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

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2 inspections $4,000
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2 inspections $4,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Associated Wholesale Grocers safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Associated Wholesale Grocers's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Associated Wholesale Grocers have? ▼
Associated Wholesale Grocers has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Associated Wholesale Grocers had? ▼
Associated Wholesale Grocers has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-18 and the most recent on 2016-09-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Associated Wholesale Grocers? ▼
Associated Wholesale Grocers has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,000 (a 63.6% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Associated Wholesale Grocers been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Associated Wholesale Grocers, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Associated Wholesale Grocers operate in? ▼
Associated Wholesale Grocers operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Associated Wholesale Grocers owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Associated Wholesale Grocers owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Associated Wholesale Grocers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Associated Wholesale Grocers's total OSHA penalty of $4,000 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, 123.Net INC. in Detroit, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,000 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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