Wholesale Trade · Lima, OH

Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. ranks #13,502 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$24,869
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#13,502
of 99,447 penalized employers

Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. in Lima, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,869. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,502 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Coast Citrus Distribution DBA Coast Tropical in McAllen, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,878 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#13,502
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 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 Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$24,869 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC..

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Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. is the #578 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($24,869).

How Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. Compares

Buckeye Diamond Logistics, 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 above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-11-14

Last Inspection

2019-12-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,290

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $8,290 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$36,726

Current Penalty Amount

$24,869

Penalty Reduction

32.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,857 from the initial assessment of $36,726. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $24,869 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,290 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. have?
Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,869.
How many OSHA inspections has Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. had?
Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-14 and the most recent on 2019-12-04. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC.?
Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. has been assessed $24,869 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,726 (a 32.3% reduction).
Does Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. has 3 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 Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. operate in?
Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. ranks #13,502 (the top quarter 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 Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $24,869 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Coast Citrus Distribution DBA Coast Tropical in McAllen, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $24,878 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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