Wholesale Trade · Hamilton, MI

Hamilton Distributing CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hamilton Distributing CO ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$700
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hamilton Distributing CO in Hamilton, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hamilton Distributing CO 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Spectrum Aerospace, INC in Tempe, AZ is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hamilton Distributing CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hamilton Distributing CO runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$700 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hamilton Distributing CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONTINENTAL BRICK CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TAV HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ARRY'S ROOFING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CON-STRUX - HOLTSVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL SUPPLY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMIGOS MEAT DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RANCH FOODS DIRECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GREEN SKY INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEST PARIS METALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GULFSTREAM STEEL & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNITED STATES WELDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARDEN STREET IRON &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KALCOR COATINGS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COMPASS CONTAINER GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18RENZI BROTHERS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GLOBAL METAL POWDERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PRICESMART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ATOMIC DISTRIBUTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MCKESSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Hamilton Distributin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Hamilton Distributing CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Hamilton Distributing CO in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Hamilton Distributing CO sits at penalty rank #4,130 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($700 assessed).

How Hamilton Distributing CO Compares

Hamilton Distributing CO's 2.50 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 well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-16

Last Inspection

2013-04-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $350 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $700 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Hamilton Distributing CO compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hamilton Distributing CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $700 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $350 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hamilton Distributing CO, both outside MI 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 Hamilton Distributing CO safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Hamilton Distributing CO's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Hamilton Distributing CO have?
Hamilton Distributing CO has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.
How many OSHA inspections has Hamilton Distributing CO had?
Hamilton Distributing CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-16 and the most recent on 2013-04-02. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hamilton Distributing CO?
Hamilton Distributing CO has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Hamilton Distributing CO have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Hamilton Distributing CO has 4 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 Hamilton Distributing CO operate in?
Hamilton Distributing CO operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423820). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hamilton Distributing CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hamilton Distributing CO ranks #90,281 (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 Hamilton Distributing CO's safety record compare to industry average?
Hamilton Distributing CO's total OSHA penalty of $700 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, Spectrum Aerospace, INC in Tempe, AZ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $700 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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