Wholesale Trade · Kenton, TN

Kmi Group INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kmi Group INC ranks #71,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$2,600
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#71,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kmi Group INC in Kenton, TN has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kmi Group INC 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Liberty Ida Gold Potato CO., LLC in Blackfoot, ID is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,600 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#71,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Kmi Group INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kmi Group INC runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$2,600 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Kmi Group INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLUMBER GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17THE BEATTIE FARMERS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6CARGILL SALT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8POWER SERVICE INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16LOUIS GLUNZ BEER, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7AVANTI ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10POLYMER SCIENCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16SCRAP METAL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1ALRO STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MCENTIRE PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN SCRAP OF ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23WINE ART OF OHIO, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15NEWPORT METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SYNGENTA SEED INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1SIDES METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31METRO MATERIALS AND …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSAL FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0COFCO INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25METALS USA PLATE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18JPI WHOLESALERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13Kmi Group INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18
Kmi Group INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Kmi Group INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Kmi Group INC is the #3,375 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,600).

How Kmi Group INC Compares

Kmi Group INC's 4.50 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 well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-04-15

Last Inspection

2014-01-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $650 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$2,600

Current Penalty Amount

$2,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Kmi Group INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 18 5.5
Total Penalty $2,600 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $650 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kmi Group INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,600 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Compare Kmi Group INC vs BMHC Hide CO LLC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Kmi Group INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Kmi Group INC against BMHC Hide CO LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Kmi Group INC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Kmi Group INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Kmi Group INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 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 Kmi Group INC have?
Kmi Group INC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Kmi Group INC had?
Kmi Group INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-15 and the most recent on 2014-01-17. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kmi Group INC?
Kmi Group INC has been assessed $2,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kmi Group INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Kmi Group INC has 10 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 Kmi Group INC operate in?
Kmi Group INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kmi Group INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kmi Group INC ranks #71,514 (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 Kmi Group INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Kmi Group INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,600 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Liberty Ida Gold Potato CO., LLC in Blackfoot, ID is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,600 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.