Wholesale Trade · Frederick, MD

Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. ranks #37,289 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty49% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,263
OSHA penalties: 35
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #37,289
of 99,447 penalized employers

Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. in Frederick, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,263. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 35 violations, averaging 17.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,289 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, Fosston Tri-Coop Elevator in Fosston, MN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,275 in current penalties.

17.5
violations per inspection: 48.6%
of violations were serious: #37,289
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Donald B Rice Tire CO.…

$9,263
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$9,263 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC..

Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 35 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.

Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. ranks #1,811 at $9,263 current penalty.

How Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. Compares

Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC.'s 17.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-01-23

Last Inspection

2012-02-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,632

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.5 violations per visit. That's $4,632 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

48.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

51.4% 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

$27,825

Current Penalty Amount

$9,263

Penalty Reduction

66.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,562 from the initial assessment of $27,825. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	35	5.5
Total Penalty	$9,263	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,632	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,263 here).

Robert F. Henry Tile Company, INC. $9,268 AL Vga International LLC DBA Home Design Outlet Center $9,254 NJ Fosston Tri-Coop Elevator $9,275 MN Cosmos Granite (South East), LLC $9,281 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wa317953577 - Jessies Ilwaco Fish Company INC 2 insp. Ilwaco, WA Novolex Duro Bag 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Eaton Steel Bar Corporation 2 insp. Oak Park, MI C & J Metals INC. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Robert F. Henry Tile Company, INC.

Montgomery, AL

2 inspections $9,268

Vga International LLC DBA Home Design Outlet Center

Secaucus, NJ

2 inspections $9,254

Fosston Tri-Coop Elevator

Fosston, MN

2 inspections $9,275

Cosmos Granite (South East), LLC

Pooler, GA

2 inspections $9,281

Pinters Packing Plant INC.

Dorchester, WI

4 inspections $9,235

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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 Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 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 Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. have? ▼

Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,263.

How many OSHA inspections has Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. had? ▼

Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-23 and the most recent on 2012-02-03. This averages 17.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC.? ▼

Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. has been assessed $9,263 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,825 (a 66.7% reduction).

Does Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. has 17 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 Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. operate in? ▼

Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423130). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC. ranks #37,289 (the upper 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 Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Donald B Rice Tire CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,263 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fosston Tri-Coop Elevator in Fosston, MN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $9,275 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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