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Great Lakes Glass Distributors

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Lakes Glass Distributors ranks #79,116 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,725
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,116
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Lakes Glass Distributors in Plymouth, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,725. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Lakes Glass Distributors 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,116 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Best Tires of Raleigh, INC. in Raleigh, NC is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,725 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#79,116
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Great Lakes Glass Distributors compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Great Lakes Glass Distributors runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,725 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Great Lakes Glass Distributors.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWELCOME MARKET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COMPOSITE RIGGING LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24NEVADA MEDICAL GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Seven-Eleven Hawaii,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SEABRA FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BIG BUBBA'S TRAILER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BEREA FARMERS EXCHAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LUKE'S LOCAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAC'S FRONTIERLAND, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CIRCLE K, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OM TRADING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TIMBERLINE AUTO CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MWS AUTOMOTIVE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BATDORF & BRONSON RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GANDER MOUNTAIN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RICKS CUSTOM FENCING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10THE NEW 5-7-9 AND BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INTEGRITY SALES AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Great Lakes Glass Di…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Great Lakes Glass Distributors has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Great Lakes Glass Distributors in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Great Lakes Glass Distributors sits at penalty rank #2,246 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($1,725 assessed).

How Great Lakes Glass Distributors Compares

Great Lakes Glass Distributors's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-02-24

Last Inspection

2018-08-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$863

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $863 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$3,450

Current Penalty Amount

$1,725

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,725 from the initial assessment of $3,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Great Lakes Glass Distributors compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Lakes Glass Distributors Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 10 1.7
Total Penalty $1,725 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $863 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Lakes Glass Distributors, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,725 here).

Supermercados Maximo INC $1,725 PR Best Tires of Raleigh, INC. $1,725 NC Viva Vegas $1,721 NV Tractor Supply $1,733 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Welcome Market, INC. 2 insp. Newark, CA Composite Rigging Limited and Company 2 insp. North Kingstown, RI Nevada Medical Group LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Ralphs Grocery Company 2 insp. Sherman Oaks, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Zaman Ultra Hookah Lounge
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Moore Shoreline Chevrolet Buick Pontiac INC DBA Moore Shoreline
Sebewaing, MI
2 inspections $1,725
Supermercados Maximo INC
Dorado, PR
3 inspections $1,725
Best Tires of Raleigh, INC.
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $1,725
Iac Warren LLC
Warren, MI
2 inspections $1,725

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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 Great Lakes Glass Distributors safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Lakes Glass Distributors's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Great Lakes Glass Distributors have? ▼
Great Lakes Glass Distributors has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,725.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Lakes Glass Distributors had? ▼
Great Lakes Glass Distributors has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-24 and the most recent on 2018-08-14. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Lakes Glass Distributors? ▼
Great Lakes Glass Distributors has been assessed $1,725 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,450 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Great Lakes Glass Distributors have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Lakes Glass Distributors has 5 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 Great Lakes Glass Distributors operate in? ▼
Great Lakes Glass Distributors operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444190). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Lakes Glass Distributors rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Lakes Glass Distributors ranks #79,116 (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 Great Lakes Glass Distributors's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Lakes Glass Distributors's total OSHA penalty of $1,725 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Best Tires of Raleigh, INC. in Raleigh, NC is a similar retail trade employer with $1,725 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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