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Retail Trade · Indian River, MI

Ken's Village Market INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ken's Village Market INC ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$4,900
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ken's Village Market INC in Indian River, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Ken's Village Market INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,108 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, McCoy Corporation in Mission, TX is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,900 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ken's Village Market INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ken's Village Market INC runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$4,900 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Ken's Village Market INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEARS ROEBUCK & CO #…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BROOKSHIRE GROCERY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COST-U-LESS ST. CROIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEST MARINE PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BIG DADDY'S ANTIQUES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KLONDIKE BLOCK & MAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16V.I.P., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GENERAL R.V. CENTER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RIP CURL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ORANGE CDJR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WHOLESOME CHOICE MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TONY'S FINER FOODS E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DRAPER'S & DAMON'S INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11100% SUPERMARKET Y F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9H & F INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26J.C. BILLION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CORTLAND CHRYSLER DO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRAIG TIRE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BODEGA LATINA CORP D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BIG KMART #3443, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Ken's Village Market…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Ken's Village Market INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Ken's Village Market INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Ken's Village Market INC is the #1,449 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($4,900).

How Ken's Village Market INC Compares

Ken's Village Market INC's 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-07-10

Last Inspection

2025-07-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,450 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$4,900

Current Penalty Amount

$4,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Ken's Village Market INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ken's Village Market INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $4,900 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,450 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ken's Village Market INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,900 here).

McCoy Corporation $4,900 TX The Standard Companies INC. $4,900 IL Columbia Pipe & Supply $4,900 IL Walgreen CO $4,900 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sears Roebuck & CO #2166 2 insp. Huntsville, AL Brookshire Grocery Company 2 insp. Sulphur Springs, TX Cost-U-Less ST. Croix 2 insp. Christiansted, VI West Marine Products, INC. 2 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

McCoy Corporation
Mission, TX
2 inspections $4,900
The Standard Companies INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $4,900
Columbia Pipe & Supply
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $4,900
Walgreen CO
Johnson City, TN
2 inspections $4,900
Security Lumber & Supply Company
Bradley, IL
2 inspections $4,900

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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 Ken's Village Market INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ken's Village Market INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ken's Village Market INC have? ▼
Ken's Village Market INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Ken's Village Market INC had? ▼
Ken's Village Market INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-10 and the most recent on 2025-07-22. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ken's Village Market INC? ▼
Ken's Village Market INC has been assessed $4,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ken's Village Market INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ken's Village Market INC 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 Ken's Village Market INC operate in? ▼
Ken's Village Market INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ken's Village Market INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ken's Village Market INC ranks #56,108 (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 Ken's Village Market INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ken's Village Market INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,900 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, McCoy Corporation in Mission, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $4,900 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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