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Wholesale Trade · Sparta, MI

Lanco CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lanco CORP ranks #96,454 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$255
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,454
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lanco CORP in Sparta, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $255. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lanco CORP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,454 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, C & C Scrap Iron & Metal, INC. in Kings Mountain, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $250 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#96,454
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 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 Lanco CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lanco CORP runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$255 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Lanco CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARTS AUTHORITY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CONTAINER LIFE CYCLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GILSTER-MARY LEE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TITAN INDUSTRIAL MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAENZ ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MING INTERNATIONAL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LARSEN PACKAGING PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CUMMINS-WAGNER HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MDI OF OHIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WILKINS REBUILDERS S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KARVD LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RIGOBERTO ARMENTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CJ MATERIALS & RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11C&C NA INC. DBA COSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PIPE MAINTENANCE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CARICEMENT USVI CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARIBEL GRAIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GULF COAST METALS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANIMAL SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Lanco CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Lanco CORP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Lanco CORP in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Lanco CORP sits at penalty rank #4,345 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($255 assessed).

How Lanco CORP Compares

Lanco CORP's 4.00 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 well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-07

Last Inspection

2012-09-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$128

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $128 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$550

Current Penalty Amount

$255

Penalty Reduction

53.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $295 from the initial assessment of $550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Lanco CORP compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lanco CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $255 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $128 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($255 here).

Rio Creek Feed Mill INC $250 WI Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice $250 WA C & C Scrap Iron & Metal, INC. $250 NC Adventum LLC $250 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parts Authority, LLC 2 insp. Norcross, GA Container Life Cycle Management LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation 2 insp. Wilson, AR Titan Industrial Metal Corporation 2 insp. Fontana, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aerovision International LLC
Norton Shores, MI
3 inspections $250
Rio Creek Feed Mill INC
Luxemburg, WI
2 inspections $250
Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice
Burlington, WA
2 inspections $250
C & C Scrap Iron & Metal, INC.
Kings Mountain, NC
2 inspections $250
Adventum LLC
Morristown, TN
2 inspections $250

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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 Lanco CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lanco CORP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Lanco CORP have? ▼
Lanco CORP has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $255.
How many OSHA inspections has Lanco CORP had? ▼
Lanco CORP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-07 and the most recent on 2012-09-20. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lanco CORP? ▼
Lanco CORP has been assessed $255 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $550 (a 53.6% reduction).
Does Lanco CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lanco CORP has 6 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 Lanco CORP operate in? ▼
Lanco CORP operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423830). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lanco CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lanco CORP ranks #96,454 (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 Lanco CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lanco CORP's total OSHA penalty of $255 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, C & C Scrap Iron & Metal, INC. in Kings Mountain, NC is a similar wholesale trade employer with $250 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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