Wholesale Trade · Auburn, WA

Gem Shavings LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gem Shavings LLC ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gem Shavings LLC in Auburn, WA 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: $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 Gem Shavings LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #97,721 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, Ag Link Incorporated in Reardan, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#97,721
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 Gem Shavings LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gem Shavings LLC runs well below peers (0.02x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Gem Shavings LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.21927.836.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedK & S TIRE RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SABEL STEEL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KUUSAKOSKI US LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35NRV PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLUMBERS' SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNSHINE METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIPPER INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17OTR WHEEL ENGINEERIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ALTER TRADING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT TASTE OF TEXAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DEALER TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TRIPLE F HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BELMONT TRADING CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FORTUNE RIVERSIDE AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RAMOS OIL CO., INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DESI FRESH FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PERKINS PAPER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RO-LIN FARM SERIVCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9IMPERIAL BEVERAGE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PUBLIC SCRAP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Gem Shavings LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Gem Shavings LLC 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.

Gem Shavings LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Gem Shavings LLC sits at penalty rank #4,365 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($200 assessed).

How Gem Shavings LLC Compares

Gem Shavings LLC'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 (0.02x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-04

Last Inspection

2013-04-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

66.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $400 from the initial assessment of $600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Gem Shavings LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gem Shavings LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gem Shavings LLC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Gem Shavings LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Gem Shavings LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Gem Shavings LLC have?
Gem Shavings LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Gem Shavings LLC had?
Gem Shavings LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-04 and the most recent on 2013-04-08. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gem Shavings LLC?
Gem Shavings LLC has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $600 (a 66.7% reduction).
Does Gem Shavings LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Gem Shavings LLC 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 Gem Shavings LLC operate in?
Gem Shavings LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424990). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gem Shavings LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gem Shavings LLC ranks #97,721 (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 Gem Shavings LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Gem Shavings LLC's total OSHA penalty of $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, Ag Link Incorporated in Reardan, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $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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