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Wholesale Trade · Fife, WA

Green Max Distributors INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Green Max Distributors INC ranks #52,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty35% serious
$5,550
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,355
of 99,447 penalized employers

Green Max Distributors INC in Fife, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Green Max Distributors INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Allstate Tent Incorporated in Ringgold, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,550 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
34.8%
of violations were serious
#52,355
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Green Max Distributors INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Green Max Distributors INC 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

$5,550 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 Green Max Distributors INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEXPORT FUEL COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KASTO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MANHEIM EL PASO AUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FASHION GLASS & MIRR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GERBER POULTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AGWRX COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCOTT STEEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRANSTAR INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STAR OF THE WEST MIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FRENCHMAN VALLEY FAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SYSCO ALANSON DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ADE ELECTRONICS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SKANA ALUMINUM COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALABAMA SCRAP METAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FRESH START AUTO REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PRIORITY TIRE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASBECO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAPITAL LIGHTING & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCRAP KING METRO AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1P & L AUTOMOTIVE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Green Max Distributo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
Green Max Distributors INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Green Max Distributors INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Green Max Distributors INC ranks #2,532 at $5,550 current penalty.

How Green Max Distributors INC Compares

Green Max Distributors INC's 11.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-04

Last Inspection

2012-05-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $2,775 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

34.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

65.2% 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

$7,600

Current Penalty Amount

$5,550

Penalty Reduction

27.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,050 from the initial assessment of $7,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Green Max Distributors INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Green Max Distributors INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 23 5.5
Total Penalty $5,550 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,775 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Green Max Distributors INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,550 here).

Imperial Beverage Company DBA CKL Corporation $5,550 MI Allstate Tent Incorporated $5,550 GA Baker's Bench DBA Discount Bakery Equipment $5,550 MI ST. Joseph Plastics $5,550 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Export Fuel Company INC. 2 insp. Export, PA Kasto, INC. 2 insp. Schaumburg, IL Manheim el Paso Auto Auction 2 insp. El Paso, TX Fashion Glass & Mirror, LLC 2 insp. Desoto, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Imperial Beverage Company DBA CKL Corporation
Kalamazoo, MI
2 inspections $5,550
Allstate Tent Incorporated
Ringgold, GA
2 inspections $5,550
Baker's Bench DBA Discount Bakery Equipment
Wayland, MI
3 inspections $5,550
ST. Joseph Plastics
Saint Joseph, MO
3 inspections $5,550
American Recycling CORP
Spokane, WA
3 inspections $5,550

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What to do with this record

Use Green Max Distributors INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Green Max Distributors INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Green Max Distributors INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Green Max Distributors INC have? ▼
Green Max Distributors INC has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Green Max Distributors INC had? ▼
Green Max Distributors INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-04 and the most recent on 2012-05-04. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Green Max Distributors INC? ▼
Green Max Distributors INC has been assessed $5,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,600 (a 27.0% reduction).
Does Green Max Distributors INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Green Max Distributors INC has 8 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 Green Max Distributors INC operate in? ▼
Green Max Distributors INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423920). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Green Max Distributors INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Green Max Distributors INC ranks #52,355 (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 Green Max Distributors INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Green Max Distributors INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,550 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, Allstate Tent Incorporated in Ringgold, GA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,550 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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