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Indianapolis Drum Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Indianapolis Drum Service ranks #1,477 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 77 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty77% serious
$110,000
OSHA penalties
77
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,477
of 99,447 penalized employers

Indianapolis Drum Service in Indianapolis, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 77 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $110,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Indianapolis Drum Service 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 77 violations, averaging 38.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,477 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 59 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, F.W. Webb (Auburn #20) in Auburn, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

38.5
violations per inspection
76.6%
of violations were serious
#1,477
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 77 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (38.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Indianapolis Drum Service compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Indianapolis Drum Service runs far above peers (12.1x 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

$110,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($110,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $110,000 $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 Indianapolis Drum Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0020.240.460.680.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREY EAGLE DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SATICOY LEMON ASSOCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARADYNE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMFINGER STEEL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CARDINAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DENKAVIT HOLDINGS US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIRST MATERIAL SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CUISINE SOLUTIONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EUROPATEX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNTERRA DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TNT TRUCK PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRANKLIN SANCHEZ ROO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WD GLASSVASE IMPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HAZEL COURT ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PAPARAZZI LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TECHNICOLOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARTIN OPERATING PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AIM FIBER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Indianapolis Drum Se…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 77
Indianapolis Drum Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 77 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.

Indianapolis Drum Service in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Indianapolis Drum Service sits at penalty rank #51 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($110,000 assessed).

How Indianapolis Drum Service Compares

Indianapolis Drum Service's 38.50 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 far above peers (12.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-18

Last Inspection

2014-04-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

38.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$55,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 38.5 violations per visit. That's $55,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

59

Serious

76.6% of total

1

Willful

1.3% of total

1

Repeat

1.3% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

20.8% 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

$290,900

Current Penalty Amount

$110,000

Penalty Reduction

62.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $180,900 from the initial assessment of $290,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Indianapolis Drum Service compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Indianapolis Drum Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 77 5.5
Total Penalty $110,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $55,000 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Indianapolis Drum Service, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($110,000 here).

Johanna Foods, INC. $110,575 NJ Baze Chemical, INC. $109,201 TX Continental Brick Company $105,577 WV RQL Scrap Metal, INC. $105,547 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Grey Eagle Distributors 2 insp. Maryland Heights, MO Allied Metals, LLC 2 insp. Miami, FL Saticoy Lemon Association 2 insp. Oxnard, CA Maradyne Corporation 2 insp. Cleveland, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Johanna Foods, INC.
Flemington, NJ
11 inspections $110,575
Baze Chemical, INC.
Palestine, TX
3 inspections $109,201
F.W. Webb (Auburn #20)
Auburn, MA
0 inspections $0
F.W. Webb (Fitchburg #6)
Fitchburg, MA
0 inspections $0
F.W. Webb (Dover NH #11)
Dover, NH
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Indianapolis Drum Service's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Indianapolis Drum Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Indianapolis Drum Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 77 violations across 2 inspections, including 59 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 Indianapolis Drum Service have? ▼
Indianapolis Drum Service has 77 OSHA violations on record, including 59 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $110,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Indianapolis Drum Service had? ▼
Indianapolis Drum Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-18 and the most recent on 2014-04-24. This averages 38.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Indianapolis Drum Service? ▼
Indianapolis Drum Service has been assessed $110,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $290,900 (a 62.2% reduction).
Does Indianapolis Drum Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Indianapolis Drum Service has 59 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 1 repeat 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 Indianapolis Drum Service operate in? ▼
Indianapolis Drum Service operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423840). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Indianapolis Drum Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Indianapolis Drum Service ranks #1,477 (the top 1% 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 Indianapolis Drum Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Indianapolis Drum Service's total OSHA penalty of $110,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (12.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.W. Webb (Auburn #20) in Auburn, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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