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Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC ranks #85,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$1,100
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC in Big Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Suburban Imports of Troy in Troy, MI is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,100 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#85,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC 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

$1,100 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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

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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOREVER 21 RETAIL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOOD CHOICE JD II INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OPTIONS MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17INNOVATIVE COSMETIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SKOGEN'S FOODLINER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SONIC LONE TREE CADI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABC LIQUORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TC MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIRAGE FURNITURE GUAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TERRYVILLE AUTO PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEC EQUIPMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DMR AUTOMOTIVE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HABITAT FOR HUMANITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHEVROLET OF IRVINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MACY'S WEST STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Big Rapids Farm & Ga…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC ranks #2,499 at $1,100 current penalty.

How Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC Compares

Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-13

Last Inspection

2013-09-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $550 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

21.4% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,100

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $2,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 14 1.7
Total Penalty $1,100 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $550 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,100 here).

Thrifty Payless INC $1,100 OR Plaza Market $1,100 WA Supermercado Morales INC $1,100 PR New River Building Supply, INC. $1,100 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Forever 21 Retail, INC., Store #101 2 insp. Farmington, CT Good Choice JD II INC 2 insp. Juana Diaz, PR Costco Wholesale Corporation 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Options Medical Center 2 insp. Lafayette, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Thrifty Payless INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $1,100
Suburban Imports of Troy
Troy, MI
2 inspections $1,100
Plaza Market
Eatonville, WA
2 inspections $1,100
Atlas Flooring
Boulder, CO
0 inspections $0
Supermercado Morales INC
Bayamon, PR
2 inspections $1,100

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What to do with this record

Use Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC have? ▼
Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC had? ▼
Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-13 and the most recent on 2013-09-23. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC? ▼
Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC has been assessed $1,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,000 (a 45.0% reduction).
Does Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC has 4 serious violations, and 3 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC operate in? ▼
Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444220). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC ranks #85,416 (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 Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Big Rapids Farm & Garden Supply INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,100 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Suburban Imports of Troy in Troy, MI is a similar retail trade employer with $1,100 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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