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Wholesale Trade · Suttons Bay, MI

Leelanau Fruit Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Leelanau Fruit Company has a concerning safety record: 49 violations across 15 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty61% serious
$84,150
OSHA penalties
49
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#2,293
of 100,495 penalized employers

Leelanau Fruit Company in Suttons Bay, MI has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 49 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $84,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Leelanau Fruit Company 15 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 49 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 30 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 far above peers (7.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sysco West Coast Florida, INC. in Palmetto, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $82,884 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
61.2%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Leelanau Fruit Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Leelanau Fruit Company runs far above peers (9.3x 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

$84,150 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($84,150) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $84,150 $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

What the Data Says About Leelanau Fruit Company

The federal enforcement record for Leelanau Fruit Company in Suttons Bay, MI includes 15 OSHA inspections and 49 violations, translating to 3.27 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 30 (61.2%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 14 (28.6%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $115,900 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $84,150 - a 27.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,610. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs far above peers (9.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-01-24 to 2026-01-09, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2018-01-24

Last Inspection

2026-01-09

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,610

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 15 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $5,610 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

30

Serious

61.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

14

Repeat

28.6% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

10.2% 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

$115,900

Current Penalty Amount

$84,150

Penalty Reduction

27.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,750 from the initial assessment of $115,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Leelanau Fruit Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Leelanau Fruit Company Industry Avg
Inspections 15 1.9
Violations 49 5.4
Total Penalty $84,150 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,610 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leelanau Fruit Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Leelanau Fruit Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 49 violations across 15 inspections, including 30 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 Leelanau Fruit Company have? ▼
Leelanau Fruit Company has 49 OSHA violations on record, including 30 serious, 0 willful, and 14 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $84,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Leelanau Fruit Company had? ▼
Leelanau Fruit Company has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-24 and the most recent on 2026-01-09. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Leelanau Fruit Company? ▼
Leelanau Fruit Company has been assessed $84,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $115,900 (a 27.4% reduction).
Does Leelanau Fruit Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Leelanau Fruit Company has 30 serious violations, and 14 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 Leelanau Fruit Company operate in? ▼
Leelanau Fruit Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424420). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Leelanau Fruit Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Leelanau Fruit Company's total OSHA penalty of $84,150 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (9.3x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sysco West Coast Florida, INC. in Palmetto, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $82,884 in current penalties.

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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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