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Wholesale Trade · West Alexandria, OH

Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. in West Alexandria, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Moe's Wholesale INC in Tukwila, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17METALICO BUFFALO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LUNDAY-THAGARD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ALRO STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RAMAR INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11IRSIK & DOLL FEED SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUPPLY SOURCE ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NESTLE DREYER'S ICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LA FURNITURE WAREHOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5US PIPE FABRICATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6W T HARVEY LUMBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRENNTAG PACIFIC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEB EL FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAWMILL HYDRAULICS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FURNITURE LIQUIDATOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29VIDALIA AUTO SALVAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GPS METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9YELL-O-GLOW CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INDUSTRIAL RESIN REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PINNACLE PROPANE EXP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Brubaker Grain and C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,457 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($2,400 assessed).

How Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. Compares

Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC.'s 2.00 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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-17

Last Inspection

2012-10-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,200 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$9,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

75.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,400 from the initial assessment of $9,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $2,400 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

Aberdeen Grocery Outlet $2,400 WA Real Foods $2,400 WA Hiawatha INC $2,400 WA Safeway Distribution Center $2,400 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

CHS, INC. 2 insp. Roseland, NE Metalico Buffalo, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Lunday-Thagard Company 2 insp. South Gate, CA Alro Steel Corporation 2 insp. Clearwater, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aberdeen Grocery Outlet
Aberdeen, WA
2 inspections $2,400
Real Foods
Kent, WA
2 inspections $2,400
Hiawatha INC
Shelton, WA
2 inspections $2,400
Safeway Distribution Center
Tracy, CA
2 inspections $2,400
Moe's Wholesale INC
Tukwila, WA
2 inspections $2,400

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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 Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. have? ▼
Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. had? ▼
Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-17 and the most recent on 2012-10-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC.? ▼
Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,800 (a 75.5% reduction).
Does Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. has 2 serious 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 Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. operate in? ▼
Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. ranks #73,377 (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 Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,400 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, Moe's Wholesale INC in Tukwila, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,400 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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