Wholesale Trade · Topsham, ME

Grimmel Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grimmel Industries, INC. ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$14,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grimmel Industries, INC. in Topsham, ME 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: $14,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Grimmel Industries, INC. 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Vasesource, INC. in Fairfield, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,000 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#25,972
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 Grimmel Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Grimmel Industries, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$14,000 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Grimmel Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJ.E. MEURET GRAIN CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23GREENWOOD PALLET COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GLORIANN FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ELECTRONIC RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21APC RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23RIVER COUNTRY CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18C&S WHOLESALE GROCER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENCOVE FARM FENCE I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SPARTANNASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VAN VOORST LUMBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GROGREEN SOLUTIONS G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PET-AG INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORMAN'S NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FRESH SOLUTION FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29BORDER AG & ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASHVILLE GRAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SUPERIOR SALES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ANKUR MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INSULATION DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CORROSION FLUID PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31Grimmel Industries, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Grimmel Industries, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Grimmel Industries, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Grimmel Industries, INC. is the #1,234 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($14,000).

How Grimmel Industries, INC. Compares

Grimmel Industries, INC.'s 5.00 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-04

Last Inspection

2022-08-17

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $7,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$17,640

Current Penalty Amount

$14,000

Penalty Reduction

20.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,640 from the initial assessment of $17,640. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Grimmel Industries, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grimmel Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $14,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,000 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grimmel Industries, INC., both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Grimmel Industries, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Grimmel Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Grimmel Industries, INC. have?
Grimmel Industries, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Grimmel Industries, INC. had?
Grimmel Industries, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-04 and the most recent on 2022-08-17. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grimmel Industries, INC.?
Grimmel Industries, INC. has been assessed $14,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,640 (a 20.6% reduction).
Does Grimmel Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Grimmel Industries, 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 Grimmel Industries, INC. operate in?
Grimmel Industries, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Grimmel Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grimmel Industries, INC. ranks #25,972 (the upper 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 Grimmel Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Grimmel Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vasesource, INC. in Fairfield, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $14,000 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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