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Wholesale Trade · Hanover, MD

Gilbert Foods, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gilbert Foods, LLC ranks #50,502 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$5,950
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#50,502
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gilbert Foods, LLC in Hanover, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gilbert Foods, LLC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,502 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Perdue Grain & Oilseed LLC in Chesapeake, VA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,950 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#50,502
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gilbert Foods, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gilbert Foods, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$5,950 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gilbert Foods, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMULTILINK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SETZER FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 484 LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DELMONTE FRESH PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ZEN-NOH GRAIN CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CLEAN ALL OF SYRACUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DALTON ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BAZE CHEMICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 43AGE INDUSTRIES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RURAL KING SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BRIGHT PEOPLE FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9F & L PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FENTON WORLD METAL B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REGAL RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THALHEIMER BROTHERS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TRIMARK UNITED EAST,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COMMUNITY WHOLESALE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FAGE USA DAIRY INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Gilbert Foods, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21
Gilbert Foods, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Gilbert Foods, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Gilbert Foods, LLC sits at penalty rank #2,432 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($5,950 assessed).

How Gilbert Foods, LLC Compares

Gilbert Foods, LLC's 7.00 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-07-28

Last Inspection

2018-08-10

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,983

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $1,983 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$14,650

Current Penalty Amount

$5,950

Penalty Reduction

59.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,700 from the initial assessment of $14,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Gilbert Foods, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 21 5.5
Total Penalty $5,950 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,983 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gilbert Foods, LLC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,950 here).

Perdue Grain & Oilseed LLC $5,950 VA Hearty Fresh INC $5,950 MI Duravit USA, INC. $5,950 GA Natural Stone Solutions Finest of Sarasota, LLC $5,948 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Multilink, INC. 3 insp. Elyria, OH Setzer Forest Products, INC 3 insp. Sacramento, CA 84 Lumber Company 3 insp. Houston, TX Delmonte Fresh Produce N.a. INC. 3 insp. Canton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Perdue Grain & Oilseed LLC
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $5,950
Hearty Fresh INC
Byron Center, MI
3 inspections $5,950
Duravit USA, INC.
Duluth, GA
2 inspections $5,950
Natural Stone Solutions Finest of Sarasota, LLC
Sarasota, FL
5 inspections $5,948
Plus Supply International
Spring Valley, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 Gilbert Foods, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gilbert Foods, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Gilbert Foods, LLC have? ▼
Gilbert Foods, LLC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Gilbert Foods, LLC had? ▼
Gilbert Foods, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-28 and the most recent on 2018-08-10. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gilbert Foods, LLC? ▼
Gilbert Foods, LLC has been assessed $5,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,650 (a 59.4% reduction).
Does Gilbert Foods, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gilbert Foods, LLC has 7 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 Gilbert Foods, LLC operate in? ▼
Gilbert Foods, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gilbert Foods, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gilbert Foods, LLC ranks #50,502 (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 Gilbert Foods, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gilbert Foods, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,950 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Perdue Grain & Oilseed LLC in Chesapeake, VA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,950 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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