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Wholesale Trade · Rockford, IL

Columbia Pipe & Supply CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. ranks #56,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,800
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,756
of 99,447 penalized employers

Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. in Rockford, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,756 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, BMS Vision, LLC in Charlotte, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,756
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,800 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Columbia Pipe & Supply CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMERCURY PLASTICS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMANUEL TIRE MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26KNAUS CHEESE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NORTHERN AG SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENERGY TRANSFER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLONIAL CONCRETE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STANDARD SALES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY SOLVENT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE GRANITE & MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TUBE CITY IMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEWPORT COMPUTER SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FAIR SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KMK HOLDING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUDUBON CO-OPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MCDONALD AUTO SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORDIC COLD STORAGE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITOL BEVERAGE SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RIO CREEK FEED MILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Columbia Pipe & Supp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. is the #2,736 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($4,800).

How Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. Compares

Columbia Pipe & Supply CO.'s 0.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-25

Last Inspection

2014-02-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,400 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$6,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,800

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,200 from the initial assessment of $6,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $4,800 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,400 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Columbia Pipe & Supply CO., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,800 here).

Liberty Tire Recycling $4,800 NY Fitzsimmons Metal Company $4,800 PA Very J, INC. $4,800 CA Clean All of Syracuse LLC $4,800 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mercury Plastics INC 2 insp. City of Industry, CA Emanuel Tire Management Virginia LLC 2 insp. Waverly, VA Knaus Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Rosendale, WI Northern Ag Service, INC 2 insp. Enid, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Liberty Tire Recycling
Lockport, NY
2 inspections $4,800
Fitzsimmons Metal Company
Glenshaw, PA
2 inspections $4,800
Very J, INC.
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $4,800
Clean All of Syracuse LLC
Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $4,800
BMS Vision, LLC
Charlotte, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Columbia Pipe & Supply CO.'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 Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Columbia Pipe & Supply CO.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. have? ▼
Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. had? ▼
Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-25 and the most recent on 2014-02-05. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Columbia Pipe & Supply CO.? ▼
Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. has been assessed $4,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,000 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. 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 Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. operate in? ▼
Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423720). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Columbia Pipe & Supply CO. ranks #56,756 (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 Columbia Pipe & Supply CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Columbia Pipe & Supply CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,800 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, BMS Vision, LLC in Charlotte, NC 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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