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Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC ranks #85,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,125
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC in Edison, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Sierra Steel Fabricators L.L.C. in Tucson, AZ is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,125 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,125 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEMSTONE READY MIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LEVI STRAUSS & CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAIRO COOP EQUITY EX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DEL MONTE FRESH PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERISTAR MEATS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TRI-CITIES BEVERAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6METAL CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEGA METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THE BAZAAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILES CHEMICAL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6121 POINT BREEZE MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOME EXPRESS DELIVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TITAN MACHINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOP AG COOPERATIVE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A-LINE IRON & METALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BROOKLYN RESOURCE RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESTMAN FREIGHTLINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOHN'S METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUTUAL TRADING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22Centric Group LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC is the #3,951 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($1,125).

How Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC Compares

Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC'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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-23

Last Inspection

2015-08-14

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $563 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,125

Penalty Reduction

62.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,875 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $1,125 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $563 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,125 here).

Sierra Steel Fabricators L.L.C. $1,125 AZ U S Foodservice INC $1,125 MD Kitagawa's Towing LLC $1,125 HI Asia Pacific Wholesalers $1,125 GU

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cemstone Ready Mix 2 insp. New Richmond, WI Levi Strauss & CO. 2 insp. Canton, MS Cairo Coop Equity Exchange 2 insp. Arlington, KS Del Monte Fresh Produce N.a., INC. 2 insp. Jessup, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sierra Steel Fabricators L.L.C.
Tucson, AZ
2 inspections $1,125
U S Foodservice INC
Severn, MD
2 inspections $1,125
Kitagawa's Towing LLC
Kaunakakai, HI
2 inspections $1,125
Asia Pacific Wholesalers
Tamuning, GU
2 inspections $1,125
Readerlink Distribution Services LLC
Ogden, UT
2 inspections $1,125

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What to do with this record

Use Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC'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 Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC have? ▼
Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC had? ▼
Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-23 and the most recent on 2015-08-14. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC? ▼
Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC has been assessed $1,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 62.5% reduction).
Does Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC has 1 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 Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC operate in? ▼
Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC 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.
Where does Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC ranks #85,087 (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 Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,125 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, Sierra Steel Fabricators L.L.C. in Tucson, AZ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,125 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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