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Wholesale Trade · Columbus, OH

Closed Loop INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Closed Loop INC. ranks #5,699 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty97% serious
$46,440
OSHA penalties
33
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,699
of 99,447 penalized employers

Closed Loop INC. in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,440. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Closed Loop INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 33 violations, averaging 16.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,699 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 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, Chapal Zenray Inc. in Carrollton, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

16.5
violations per inspection
97.0%
of violations were serious
#5,699
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (16.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Closed Loop INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Closed Loop INC. runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$46,440 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Closed Loop INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIXON FARM SUPPLY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROSEBURROUGH TOOL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COOKS VENTURE POULTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RC FRANCO SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARTIN RURAL KING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DISCOUNT DOOR DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PF STORES INC ALMACE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20RECELLULAR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18M S INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOFFMAN COOP GRAIN A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22QUANTUMFLO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OLSONS CUSTOM FARM S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BEACHNER GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUSTED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN REFUSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KLEEN BLAST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CSS FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RECOLOGY OREGON MATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KARMAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMPASS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Closed Loop INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33
Closed Loop INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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.

Closed Loop INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Closed Loop INC. is the #222 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($46,440).

How Closed Loop INC. Compares

Closed Loop INC.'s 16.50 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-09

Last Inspection

2015-10-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

16.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,220

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 16.5 violations per visit. That's $23,220 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

32

Serious

97.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

3.0% 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

$51,240

Current Penalty Amount

$46,440

Penalty Reduction

9.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,800 from the initial assessment of $51,240. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Closed Loop INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 33 5.5
Total Penalty $46,440 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,220 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,440 here).

New MB General Contractors, LLC $46,282 PA Everflow Supplies, INC. $46,610 NJ Park Stein, INC DBA Parkway Iron and Metal $46,662 NJ Freshline Produce, LLC $46,777 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dixon Farm Supply, INC. 2 insp. Alapaha, GA Roseburrough Tool Company 2 insp. Orange, CA Cooks Venture Poultry Jay INC. 2 insp. Jay, OK RC Franco Services LLC 2 insp. Omaha, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chapal Zenray Inc.
Carrollton, TX
0 inspections $0
DuBois Logistics LLC
Du Bois, PA
0 inspections $0
Buffalo Electric Wholessale, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
American Earth Products
Canton, MA
0 inspections $0
New MB General Contractors, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $46,282

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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 Closed Loop INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Closed Loop INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 2 inspections, including 32 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 Closed Loop INC. have? ▼
Closed Loop INC. has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,440.
How many OSHA inspections has Closed Loop INC. had? ▼
Closed Loop INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-09 and the most recent on 2015-10-21. This averages 16.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Closed Loop INC.? ▼
Closed Loop INC. has been assessed $46,440 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,240 (a 9.4% reduction).
Does Closed Loop INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Closed Loop INC. has 32 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 Closed Loop INC. operate in? ▼
Closed Loop INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Closed Loop INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Closed Loop INC. ranks #5,699 (the top 10% 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 Closed Loop INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Closed Loop INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $46,440 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chapal Zenray Inc. in Carrollton, TX 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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