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Wholesale Trade · Erie, MI

Craig's Affordable Tools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Craig's Affordable Tools ranks #93,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$475
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Craig's Affordable Tools in Erie, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $475. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Craig's Affordable Tools 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,207 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, Safety Solutions, LLC in Odessa, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $462 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#93,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Craig's Affordable Tools compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Craig's Affordable Tools runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$475 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Craig's Affordable Tools.

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: 22Craig's Affordable T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Craig's Affordable Tools has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Craig's Affordable Tools in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Craig's Affordable Tools ranks #4,241 at $475 current penalty.

How Craig's Affordable Tools Compares

Craig's Affordable Tools's 2.50 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 (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-11-10

Last Inspection

2015-11-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $238 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$475

Penalty Reduction

32.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $225 from the initial assessment of $700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Craig's Affordable Tools compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Craig's Affordable Tools Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $475 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $238 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Craig's Affordable Tools, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($475 here).

Wilbur Ellis CO INC $475 OR Trinidad Benham Corporation $475 CA Central Lakes Cooperative $473 MN Safety Solutions, LLC $462 TX

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.

Wilbur Ellis CO INC
Monroe, OR
2 inspections $475
Trinidad Benham Corporation
Vernalis, CA
2 inspections $475
Central Lakes Cooperative
Atwater, MN
2 inspections $473
Safety Solutions, LLC
Odessa, TX
3 inspections $462
The New 5-7-9 and Beyond, INC.
Isabela, PR
2 inspections $488

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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 Craig's Affordable Tools safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Craig's Affordable Tools's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Craig's Affordable Tools have? ▼
Craig's Affordable Tools has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $475.
How many OSHA inspections has Craig's Affordable Tools had? ▼
Craig's Affordable Tools has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-10 and the most recent on 2015-11-23. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Craig's Affordable Tools? ▼
Craig's Affordable Tools has been assessed $475 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $700 (a 32.1% reduction).
Does Craig's Affordable Tools have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Craig's Affordable 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 Craig's Affordable Tools operate in? ▼
Craig's Affordable 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 Craig's Affordable Tools rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Craig's Affordable Tools ranks #93,207 (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 Craig's Affordable Tools's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Craig's Affordable Tools's total OSHA penalty of $475 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, Safety Solutions, LLC in Odessa, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $462 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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