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Wholesale Trade · Byron Center, MI

Hearty Fresh INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hearty Fresh INC ranks #50,502 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$5,950
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#50,502
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hearty Fresh INC in Byron Center, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hearty Fresh INC 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,502 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Duravit USA, INC. in Duluth, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,950 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#50,502
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hearty Fresh INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hearty Fresh INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$5,950 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Hearty Fresh INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGROWERS CITRUS PACKI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COLORADO PREMIUM FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SPECIAL METALS, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5REBUILDERS AUTOMOTIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18STAIMAN RECYCLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FRONTIER AG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COMMODITIES PLUS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18DIAMOND FRUIT GROWER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NAPPI DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2VESTAS NACELLES AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HOUWELING'S CAMARILL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GREEN RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ALASKA DOT & PF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24NASHUA FOUNDRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TRI-CHEM SPECIALTY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTERCON SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WORLDWIDE WHOLESALE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14U-PULL IT, INCORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SHINDLER TIRE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31A&A MIDWEST AND ENGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29Hearty Fresh INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Hearty Fresh INC has 3 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.

Hearty Fresh INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Hearty Fresh INC sits at penalty rank #2,432 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($5,950 assessed).

How Hearty Fresh INC Compares

Hearty Fresh INC's 1.67 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-02-06

Last Inspection

2026-05-06

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,983

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,983 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

$11,900

Current Penalty Amount

$5,950

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,950 from the initial assessment of $11,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Hearty Fresh INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $5,950 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,983 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hearty Fresh INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,950 here).

Gilbert Foods, LLC $5,950 MD Duravit USA, INC. $5,950 GA Perdue Grain & Oilseed LLC $5,950 VA Natural Stone Solutions Finest of Sarasota, LLC $5,948 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Growers Citrus Packing, LLC 3 insp. Terra Bella, CA Colorado Premium Foods 3 insp. Greeley, CO Special Metals, Incorporated 3 insp. Houston, TX Rebuilders Automotive Supply CO., INC. 3 insp. Coventry, RI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gilbert Foods, LLC
Hanover, MD
3 inspections $5,950
Duravit USA, INC.
Duluth, GA
2 inspections $5,950
Perdue Grain & Oilseed LLC
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $5,950
Your Next Tire
Firth, NE
0 inspections $0
Natural Stone Solutions Finest of Sarasota, LLC
Sarasota, FL
5 inspections $5,948

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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 Hearty Fresh INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hearty Fresh INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 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 Hearty Fresh INC have? ▼
Hearty Fresh INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Hearty Fresh INC had? ▼
Hearty Fresh INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-06 and the most recent on 2026-05-06. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hearty Fresh INC? ▼
Hearty Fresh INC has been assessed $5,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,900 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Hearty Fresh INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hearty Fresh INC 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 Hearty Fresh INC operate in? ▼
Hearty Fresh INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hearty Fresh INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hearty Fresh INC ranks #50,502 (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 Hearty Fresh INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hearty Fresh INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,950 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Duravit USA, INC. in Duluth, GA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,950 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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