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Wholesale Trade · Salt Lake City, UT

Knight Brothers LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Knight Brothers LLC ranks #63,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,750
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Knight Brothers LLC in Salt Lake City, UT 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: $3,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Knight Brothers LLC 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #63,164 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, California Paper Products LLC in Shafter, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,750 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#63,164
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 Knight Brothers LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Knight Brothers LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,750 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Knight Brothers LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJULIO GALINDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FRONTIER ALUMINUM CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OZARK AUTOMOTIVE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IPS INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COSHOCTON RECYCLING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JAMES RIVER EQUIPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10D.C. FOAM RECYCLE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DADE PAPER & BAG CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GET FRESH PRODUCE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LKQ NORTHEAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGLAND COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MASTER FEED MILLS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STUBBS RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1METAL CHECK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MACDONALD MEAT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATR & ASSOCIATES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIAMOND K INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JONES CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Knight Brothers LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Knight Brothers LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Knight Brothers LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Knight Brothers LLC ranks #3,018 at $3,750 current penalty.

How Knight Brothers LLC Compares

Knight Brothers LLC's 2.00 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-08

Last Inspection

2021-09-15

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,875 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$5,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,750

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,250 from the initial assessment of $5,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Knight Brothers LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Knight Brothers LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $3,750 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,875 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Knight Brothers LLC, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,750 here).

RPB Safety LLC $3,750 MI California Paper Products LLC $3,750 CA Santana Equipment Trading Company, LLC $3,750 IL Epting Distributors, INC. $3,749 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Julio Galindo 2 insp. Columbus, OH Frontier Aluminum Corporation 2 insp. Corona, CA Ozark Automotive Distributors, INC. 2 insp. Saraland, AL Ips Industries, INC. 2 insp. Carrollton, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

RPB Safety LLC
Royal Oak, MI
2 inspections $3,750
California Paper Products LLC
Shafter, CA
3 inspections $3,750
Santana Equipment Trading Company, LLC
Gurnee, IL
2 inspections $3,750
Epting Distributors, INC.
Savannah, GA
2 inspections $3,749
Atlanta West Dentistry
Marietta, GA
0 inspections $0

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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 Knight Brothers LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Knight Brothers LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 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 Knight Brothers LLC have? ▼
Knight Brothers LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Knight Brothers LLC had? ▼
Knight Brothers LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-08 and the most recent on 2021-09-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Knight Brothers LLC? ▼
Knight Brothers LLC has been assessed $3,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Knight Brothers LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Knight Brothers LLC 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 Knight Brothers LLC operate in? ▼
Knight Brothers LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423860). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Knight Brothers LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Knight Brothers LLC ranks #63,164 (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 Knight Brothers LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Knight Brothers LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,750 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, California Paper Products LLC in Shafter, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,750 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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