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Wholesale Trade · Wayland, MI

Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools ranks #74,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty44% serious
$2,200
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools in Wayland, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Dooge Veneers INC. in Grand Rapids, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,200 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$2,200 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBIRDSONG PEANUTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46EMR USA HOLDINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHICAGO & ILLINOIS R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40MITCHELL GROCERY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERRIMACK VALLEY DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UFP SAGINAW, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NAPUCK SALVAGE OF WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BRIGHTBILL BODY WORK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ECULLET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ABS METAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ATOM BANANA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INSTANTWHIP FOODS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6J. TORRES WOODEN PAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRIARCO INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WATERTOWN COOP ELEVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ERNEST MAIER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23COLINX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEMAHA COUNTY COOPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SNACKTREE INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN RUBBER TECH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Charles Amash Import…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools is the #3,522 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,200).

How Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools Compares

Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools's 4.50 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 (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-19

Last Inspection

2020-10-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,100 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$4,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,200

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,200 from the initial assessment of $4,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $2,200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,100 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,200 here).

Complete Bowling Service $2,200 WA Titan Metal Service, INC. $2,200 FL Cleveland County Auto Brokers, INC. DBA Auto Parts $2,200 NC McCoy Scrap Processing, CO $2,188 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Birdsong Peanuts 2 insp. Suffolk, VA Emr USA Holdings INC. 2 insp. Bayonne, NJ Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Mitchell Grocery CORP. 2 insp. Albertville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Complete Bowling Service
Kent, WA
2 inspections $2,200
Titan Metal Service, INC.
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $2,200
Cleveland County Auto Brokers, INC. DBA Auto Parts
Shelby, NC
2 inspections $2,200
Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers
Kalamazoo, MI
3 inspections $2,200
Dooge Veneers INC.
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $2,200

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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 Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools have? ▼
Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools had? ▼
Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-19 and the most recent on 2020-10-20. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools? ▼
Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools has been assessed $2,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools has 4 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 Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools operate in? ▼
Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423840). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools ranks #74,810 (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 Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Charles Amash Imports DBA Grip on Tools's total OSHA penalty of $2,200 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, Dooge Veneers INC. in Grand Rapids, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,200 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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