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Wholesale Trade · Richmond, VA

Loveland Distributing Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Loveland Distributing Company INC ranks #32,465 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$10,964
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,465
of 99,447 penalized employers

Loveland Distributing Company INC in Richmond, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,964. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Loveland Distributing Company INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,465 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. in Salisbury, MD is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,945 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
70.8%
of violations were serious
#32,465
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Loveland Distributing Company INC runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$10,964 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Loveland Distributing Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORLD AND MAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HELENA CHEMICAL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VICTORIA GRANITE WOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KELLEY SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GARCIA GRAIN TRADING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PYROLYX TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NDSM CHEMUNG, LLC, D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GP ENERGY COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VALLEY TIRES COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MIKE GOLENSKY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PROJECT LIGHT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PARMASS HOLDINGS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTH AMERICAN CABLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KODIAK FIRING RANGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PITTSBURG WHOLESALE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AG-PRO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INTEGRITY NUTRACEUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14EAST OREGON GRAIN GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Loveland Distributin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24
Loveland Distributing Company INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Loveland Distributing Company INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Loveland Distributing Company INC is the #1,564 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($10,964).

How Loveland Distributing Company INC Compares

Loveland Distributing Company INC's 12.00 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 above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-12-10

Last Inspection

2015-03-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,482

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $5,482 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

70.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

29.2% 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

$13,705

Current Penalty Amount

$10,964

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,741 from the initial assessment of $13,705. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Loveland Distributing Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 24 5.5
Total Penalty $10,964 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,482 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,964 here).

The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. $10,945 MD H&E Equipment Services, INC. $10,938 AL Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England $10,994 NY Edco Awards and Specialties $10,932 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

World and Main, LLC 2 insp. Cranbury, NJ Helena Chemical Company INC 2 insp. Whitewright, TX Brenntag Southwest 2 insp. Houston, TX Victoria Granite Works, INC. 2 insp. Cicero, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Main Group Toys
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC.
Salisbury, MD
2 inspections $10,945
Summit Sportswear
Kansas City, MO
0 inspections $0
H&E Equipment Services, INC.
Bessemer, AL
2 inspections $10,938
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $10,994

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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 Loveland Distributing Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Loveland Distributing Company INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 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 Loveland Distributing Company INC have? ▼
Loveland Distributing Company INC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,964.
How many OSHA inspections has Loveland Distributing Company INC had? ▼
Loveland Distributing Company INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-10 and the most recent on 2015-03-31. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Loveland Distributing Company INC? ▼
Loveland Distributing Company INC has been assessed $10,964 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,705 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Loveland Distributing Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Loveland Distributing Company INC has 17 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 Loveland Distributing Company INC operate in? ▼
Loveland Distributing Company INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424810). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Loveland Distributing Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Loveland Distributing Company INC ranks #32,465 (the upper 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 Loveland Distributing Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Loveland Distributing Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $10,964 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Holt Paper and Chemical CO., INC. in Salisbury, MD is a similar wholesale trade employer with $10,945 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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