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Wholesale Trade · Puyallup, WA

Liberty Distributing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Liberty Distributing INC ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty18% serious
$2,100
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Liberty Distributing INC in Puyallup, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Liberty Distributing INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, DR. Pepper Snapple Group in Avenel, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,100 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Liberty Distributing INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Liberty Distributing INC runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$2,100 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Liberty Distributing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGIANT STONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38NUTRABLEND FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ABC TIRE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28ST. JOSEPH TOBACCO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHEAST RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELG UTICA ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9XENA INTERNATIONAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDEPENDENT FOOD COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NATSU CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUSOUTH OIL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GLOBAL RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J.R. VINAGRO CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLAIRE'S BOUTIQUES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNISHOW (USA) INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAIME MORENO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HORNER INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BOTTLING GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CRYSTAL VALLEY COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Liberty Distributing…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Liberty Distributing INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Liberty Distributing INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Liberty Distributing INC sits at penalty rank #3,546 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($2,100 assessed).

How Liberty Distributing INC Compares

Liberty Distributing INC's 5.50 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 (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-26

Last Inspection

2013-08-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $1,050 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$2,100

Current Penalty Amount

$2,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Liberty Distributing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 5.5
Total Penalty $2,100 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,050 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Liberty Distributing INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,100 here).

Kent Nutrition Group, INC. $2,100 NH American Greenfuels Rockwood TN LLC $2,100 TN R & Q Trucking INC $2,100 MN DR. Pepper Snapple Group $2,100 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Giant Stone, LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Nutrablend Foods LLC 2 insp. Lancaster, NY Abc Tire Recycling 2 insp. Kansas City, MO ST. Joseph Tobacco Company 2 insp. Saint Joseph, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Action Recycling INC
Spokane, WA
4 inspections $2,100
Kent Nutrition Group, INC.
Rochester, NH
2 inspections $2,100
American Greenfuels Rockwood TN LLC
Rockwood, TN
2 inspections $2,100
R & Q Trucking INC
Roseau, MN
2 inspections $2,100
DR. Pepper Snapple Group
Avenel, NJ
2 inspections $2,100

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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 Liberty Distributing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Liberty Distributing INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Liberty Distributing INC have? ▼
Liberty Distributing INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Liberty Distributing INC had? ▼
Liberty Distributing INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-26 and the most recent on 2013-08-15. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Liberty Distributing INC? ▼
Liberty Distributing INC has been assessed $2,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Liberty Distributing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Liberty Distributing INC has 2 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 Liberty Distributing INC operate in? ▼
Liberty Distributing INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424430). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Liberty Distributing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Liberty Distributing INC ranks #75,701 (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 Liberty Distributing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Liberty Distributing INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,100 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, DR. Pepper Snapple Group in Avenel, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,100 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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