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Retail Trade · Northville, MI

Inch Memorials

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Inch Memorials ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$700
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Inch Memorials in Northville, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 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 Inch Memorials 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 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, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Used Book Superstore Series, LLC in Burlington, MA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 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 Inch Memorials compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Inch Memorials runs well below peers (0.24x 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Inch Memorials.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DESIGNERS' CHOICE FU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LES SCHWAB WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BUCHANAN AUTO PARK, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MOUNTAIN WEST TRUCK …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SMITH KIA OF BELLING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WAL-MART STORES INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FUKUVI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUPPLY NEW ENGLAND, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MARSHFIELD BARGAIN H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DISCOUNT LUMBER & BU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WALMART, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WOODLAND FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TARGET CORPORATION D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KLEIN HONDA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT, INC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Inch Memorials, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Inch Memorials has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Inch Memorials in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Inch Memorials is the #2,699 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($700).

How Inch Memorials Compares

Inch Memorials's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-10-21

Last Inspection

2014-06-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$233

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $233 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Inch Memorials compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Inch Memorials Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 12 1.7
Total Penalty $700 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $233 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Inch Memorials, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($700 here).

Stater Bros. Markets $700 CA Stockyard Meat $700 WA Consolidated Electrical Distri $700 WA Used Book Superstore Series, LLC $700 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 3 insp. Yonkers, NY Designers' Choice Furniture Gallaries, INC. 3 insp. Hickory, NC Les Schwab Warehouse Center INC 3 insp. Molalla, OR Buchanan Auto Park, INC. 3 insp. Waynesboro, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stater Bros. Markets
Norco, CA
2 inspections $700
Stockyard Meat
Renton, WA
2 inspections $700
Consolidated Electrical Distri
Longview, WA
2 inspections $700
Used Book Superstore Series, LLC
Burlington, MA
2 inspections $700
At & T Mobility
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $700

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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 Inch Memorials safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Inch Memorials's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Inch Memorials have? ▼
Inch Memorials has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.
How many OSHA inspections has Inch Memorials had? ▼
Inch Memorials has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-21 and the most recent on 2014-06-10. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Inch Memorials? ▼
Inch Memorials has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Inch Memorials have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Inch Memorials has 3 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 Inch Memorials operate in? ▼
Inch Memorials operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453998). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Inch Memorials rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Inch Memorials 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 Inch Memorials's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Inch Memorials's total OSHA penalty of $700 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Used Book Superstore Series, LLC in Burlington, MA is a similar retail 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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