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Wholesale Trade · Grand Rapids, MI

Bishop Distributing CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bishop Distributing CO ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$2,100
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bishop Distributing CO in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bishop Distributing CO 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Greenfuels Rockwood TN LLC in Rockwood, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,100 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
38.1%
of violations were serious
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bishop Distributing CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bishop Distributing CO runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$2,100 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bishop Distributing CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.917.826.735.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONEXUS FOOD SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI-PLAINS COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9M&M COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TRI-STATE IRON & MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WISE RECYCLING EAST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22JET GAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34ALEXANDRIA NE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J.S. FESMIRE HAULING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SIGMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH CENTRAL COOPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LUCENT POLYMERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PARTS AUTHORITY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARTIN DIAMOND AND G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17THE PAWNEE COUNTY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VADER'S VAULT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SPORTSMAN'S SUPPLY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABEL MENDOZA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE DELONG CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Bishop Distributing CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Bishop Distributing CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Bishop Distributing CO in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bishop Distributing CO ranks #3,546 at $2,100 current penalty.

How Bishop Distributing CO Compares

Bishop Distributing CO's 10.50 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 well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-25

Last Inspection

2013-09-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $1,050 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

38.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

9.5% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

52.4% 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

$6,510

Current Penalty Amount

$2,100

Penalty Reduction

67.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,410 from the initial assessment of $6,510. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Bishop Distributing CO compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bishop Distributing CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 21 5.5
Total Penalty $2,100 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,050 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bishop Distributing CO, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,100 here).

Action Recycling INC $2,100 WA Kent Nutrition Group, INC. $2,100 NH American Greenfuels Rockwood TN LLC $2,100 TN R & Q Trucking INC $2,100 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Performance Food Group, INC 2 insp. Morristown, TN Conexus Food Solutions LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL HI-Plains Cooperative Association 2 insp. Grainfield, KS M&M Cooperative 2 insp. Wray, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Action Recycling INC
Spokane, WA
4 inspections $2,100
Kent Nutrition Group, INC.
Rochester, NH
2 inspections $2,100
American Greenfuels Rockwood TN LLC
Rockwood, TN
2 inspections $2,100
R & Q Trucking INC
Roseau, MN
2 inspections $2,100
DR. Pepper Snapple Group
Avenel, NJ
2 inspections $2,100

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What to do with this record

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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 Bishop Distributing CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bishop Distributing CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. 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 Bishop Distributing CO have? ▼
Bishop Distributing CO has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Bishop Distributing CO had? ▼
Bishop Distributing CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-25 and the most recent on 2013-09-04. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bishop Distributing CO? ▼
Bishop Distributing CO has been assessed $2,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,510 (a 67.7% reduction).
Does Bishop Distributing CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bishop Distributing CO has 8 serious violations, and 2 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 Bishop Distributing CO operate in? ▼
Bishop Distributing CO operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423220). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bishop Distributing CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bishop Distributing CO ranks #75,701 (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 Bishop Distributing CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bishop Distributing CO's total OSHA penalty of $2,100 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Greenfuels Rockwood TN LLC in Rockwood, TN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,100 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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