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Wholesale Trade · Springfield, MO

Associated Wholesale Grocers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Associated Wholesale Grocers ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Associated Wholesale Grocers.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.719.429.138.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARTIN BROTHERS DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GEORGETOWN PAPER STO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37EMPIRE DISTRIBUTORS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MOTOR PARTS & EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FLEET PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3METRO READY MIX CONC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KALAMAZOO METAL RECY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NATURES PATH FOODS U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MACHEREY-NAGEL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MILWAUKEE BREWING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GRAND JK CABINETRY I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17BROWN'S WELDING & ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TATE & LYLE GRAIN, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2EAGLE RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SYSCO EASTERN MARYLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11IRON LEAF, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MID-COLUMBIA PRODUCERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONTAINER LIFE CYCLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SIMPLE LIFE RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AFP LOGISTICS & SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22Associated Wholesale…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Associated Wholesale Grocers has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Associated Wholesale Grocers in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Associated Wholesale Grocers is the #2,948 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($4,000).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Associated Wholesale Grocers Compares

Associated Wholesale Grocers's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

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

$4,665

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 $4,665.

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 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Associated Wholesale Grocers Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $4,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,333 $4,665
View all 6,881 employers in Wholesale Trade →

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Associated Wholesale Grocers, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,000 here).

Demakes Enterprises, INC. $4,000 MA 123.Net INC. $4,000 MI W.B. Johnston Grain Terminal Elevator $4,000 OK Hubbard-Hall, INC. $4,000 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. 3 insp. Cedar Falls, IA Georgetown Paper Stock of Rockville, INC. 3 insp. Rockville, MD Empire Distributors of North Carolina, INC. 3 insp. Charlotte, NC Motor Parts & Equipment Corporation 3 insp. Rockford, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Demakes Enterprises, INC.
Danvers, MA
3 inspections $4,000
123.Net INC.
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $4,000
W.B. Johnston Grain Terminal Elevator
Enid, OK
2 inspections $4,000
Hubbard-Hall, INC.
Waterbury, CT
2 inspections $4,000
Reclaim Synergy LLC
Springfield, MI
2 inspections $4,000

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What to do with this record

Use Associated Wholesale Grocers's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Associated Wholesale Grocers against Demakes Enterprises, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Associated Wholesale Grocers's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Associated Wholesale Grocers also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

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 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M 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.
Where does Associated Wholesale Grocers rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Associated Wholesale Grocers ranks #61,673 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
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 $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, 123.Net INC. in Detroit, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,000 in current penalties.
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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