Wholesale Trade · Colorado Springs, CO

HD Distribution LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), HD Distribution LLC ranks #35,350 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,931
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,350
of 99,447 penalized employers

HD Distribution LLC in Colorado Springs, CO 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: $9,931. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected HD Distribution LLC 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 #35,350 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Goya Foods of Florida, LLC in Doral, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,931 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,350
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 HD Distribution LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows HD Distribution LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$9,931 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 HD Distribution LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW ALLIANCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DONALD R. KLEINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42DS FIBERTECH CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MORCORE ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRAMEBRIDGE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DSY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GULFSIDE SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLONIAL WHOLESALE B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BLUE GRASS FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EQUITY TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STRYKER FARMERS EXCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STUART'S AUTO RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27ANNISTON METALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOMRA OF NORTH AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDWEST CARPET RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEST VALUE KOSHER FO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BMHC HIDE CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPRINGFIELD GROCER C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METALS USA PLATES AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MID-WOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HD Distribution LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
HD Distribution LLC 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.

HD Distribution LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: HD Distribution LLC is the #1,699 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($9,931).

How HD Distribution LLC Compares

HD Distribution LLC'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-11-19

Last Inspection

2026-03-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,966

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $4,966 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$16,551

Current Penalty Amount

$9,931

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,620 from the initial assessment of $16,551. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How HD Distribution LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric HD Distribution LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $9,931 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,966 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for HD Distribution LLC, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

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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 HD Distribution LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, HD Distribution LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 HD Distribution LLC have?
HD Distribution LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,931.
How many OSHA inspections has HD Distribution LLC had?
HD Distribution LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-11-19 and the most recent on 2026-03-30. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for HD Distribution LLC?
HD Distribution LLC has been assessed $9,931 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,551 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does HD Distribution LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. HD Distribution LLC 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 HD Distribution LLC operate in?
HD Distribution LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424590). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does HD Distribution LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, HD Distribution LLC ranks #35,350 (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 HD Distribution LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
HD Distribution LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,931 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Goya Foods of Florida, LLC in Doral, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $9,931 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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