Wholesale Trade · Rockville, MD

Century Distributors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Century Distributors, INC. ranks #73,381 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty9% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,397
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #73,381
of 99,447 penalized employers

Century Distributors, INC. in Rockville, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,397. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Century Distributors, INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,381 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, Team Clean and Haul in Phoenix, AZ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection: 9.1%
of violations were serious: #73,381
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Century Distributors, …

$2,397
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Century Distributors, INC. runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,397 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Century Distributors, INC..

Century Distributors, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Century Distributors, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Century Distributors, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,474 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($2,397 assessed).

How Century Distributors, INC. Compares

Century Distributors, INC.'s 11.00 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-10-02

Last Inspection

2023-03-23

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,199

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $1,199 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

9.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

90.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,237

Current Penalty Amount

$2,397

Penalty Reduction

25.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $840 from the initial assessment of $3,237. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Century Distributors, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Century Distributors, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	22	5.5
Total Penalty	$2,397	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,199	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Century Distributors, INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,397 here).

American Forge & Foundry, INC. $2,400 NY Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC. $2,400 OH Colorado Kenworth, INC. $2,400 CO Aberdeen Grocery Outlet $2,400 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jay Imports CO. 2 insp. Bayonne, NJ Tci of Alabama, LLC 2 insp. Pell City, AL Pro Metal Recycling INC. 2 insp. Harvey, IL USA Brass Company, INC. 2 insp. Bozeman, MT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Forge & Foundry, INC.

Guilderland Center, NY

2 inspections $2,400

Brubaker Grain and Chemical, INC.

West Alexandria, OH

2 inspections $2,400

Colorado Kenworth, INC.

Colorado Springs, CO

3 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 Century Distributors, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Century Distributors, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 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 Century Distributors, INC. have? ▼

Century Distributors, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,397.

How many OSHA inspections has Century Distributors, INC. had? ▼

Century Distributors, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-02 and the most recent on 2023-03-23. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Century Distributors, INC.? ▼

Century Distributors, INC. has been assessed $2,397 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,237 (a 25.9% reduction).

Does Century Distributors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Century Distributors, 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 Century Distributors, INC. operate in? ▼

Century Distributors, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424990). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Century Distributors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Century Distributors, INC. ranks #73,381 (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 Century Distributors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Century Distributors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,397 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, Team Clean and Haul in Phoenix, AZ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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