Wholesale Trade · Maryland Heights, MO

Grey Eagle Distributors

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grey Eagle Distributors ranks #10,919 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$29,255
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,919
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grey Eagle Distributors in Maryland Heights, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,255. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grey Eagle Distributors 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,919 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, O'brien Steel Service CO. in Peoria, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $29,221 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#10,919
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Grey Eagle Distributors compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Grey Eagle Distributors runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$29,255 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Grey Eagle Distributors.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0020.240.460.680.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINDIANAPOLIS DRUM SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 77HI-PERFORMANCE DESIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OBI SEAFOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AEROTEC ALLOYS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PRIMO POWDER COATING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18JS GLOBAL SEAFOOD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BRIGHTON-BEST INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11E C MOORE COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25MIDWEST FASTENER CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BLACH DISTRIBUTING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INTEGRATED PLASTIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIBERTY IRON AND MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GAVILON GRAIN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEPSICO BEVERAGE SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCKWELL AMERICAN MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ENVIRONMENTAL RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAINES PAPER & FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BARBER'S CHEMICALS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHEASTERN STEEL B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Grey Eagle Distribut…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Grey Eagle Distributors has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Grey Eagle Distributors in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Grey Eagle Distributors ranks #448 at $29,255 current penalty.

How Grey Eagle Distributors Compares

Grey Eagle Distributors's 4.00 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 well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-31

Last Inspection

2021-08-16

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,628

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $14,628 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$41,794

Current Penalty Amount

$29,255

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,539 from the initial assessment of $41,794. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Grey Eagle Distributors compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grey Eagle Distributors Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $29,255 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,628 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grey Eagle Distributors, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,255 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 Grey Eagle Distributors safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Grey Eagle Distributors's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Grey Eagle Distributors have?
Grey Eagle Distributors has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,255.
How many OSHA inspections has Grey Eagle Distributors had?
Grey Eagle Distributors has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-31 and the most recent on 2021-08-16. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grey Eagle Distributors?
Grey Eagle Distributors has been assessed $29,255 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,794 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Grey Eagle Distributors have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Grey Eagle Distributors 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 Grey Eagle Distributors operate in?
Grey Eagle Distributors operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424810). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Grey Eagle Distributors rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grey Eagle Distributors ranks #10,919 (the top quarter 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 Grey Eagle Distributors's safety record compare to industry average?
Grey Eagle Distributors's total OSHA penalty of $29,255 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, O'brien Steel Service CO. in Peoria, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $29,221 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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