Wholesale Trade · Marlette, MI

Long's Propane Gas LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Long's Propane Gas LLC ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty92% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Long's Propane Gas LLC in Marlette, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Long's Propane Gas LLC 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Moe's Wholesale INC in Tukwila, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 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 Long's Propane Gas LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Long's Propane Gas LLC runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Long's Propane Gas LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIKA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11U-METAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SCHEU STEEL SUPPLY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MAGNUM PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SAN JOAQUIN FIG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE SCOULAR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RELIABLE PAPER RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FLORA FOOD SOURCING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16FIELD FRESH FOODS IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9JOSEPH SMITH & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10K2D, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ABC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17HP PELZER AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TWO RIVERS TERMINAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17FOXX EQUIPMENT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15JK TILE STORE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PEPSI BEVERAGES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BC SUPPLIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HALLIBURTON ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Long's Propane Gas LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Long's Propane Gas LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Long's Propane Gas LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Long's Propane Gas LLC sits at penalty rank #3,457 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($2,400 assessed).

How Long's Propane Gas LLC Compares

Long's Propane Gas LLC'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 (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-02-05

Last Inspection

2025-09-26

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $800 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$4,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,400 from the initial assessment of $4,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Long's Propane Gas LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Long's Propane Gas LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $2,400 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $800 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Long's Propane Gas LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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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 Long's Propane Gas LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Long's Propane Gas LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 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 Long's Propane Gas LLC have?
Long's Propane Gas LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Long's Propane Gas LLC had?
Long's Propane Gas LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-05 and the most recent on 2025-09-26. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Long's Propane Gas LLC?
Long's Propane Gas LLC has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Long's Propane Gas LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Long's Propane Gas LLC has 11 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 Long's Propane Gas LLC operate in?
Long's Propane Gas LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424710). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Long's Propane Gas LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Long's Propane Gas LLC ranks #73,377 (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 Long's Propane Gas LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Long's Propane Gas LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Moe's Wholesale INC in Tukwila, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,400 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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