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Wholesale Trade · Cass City, MI

Marshall Distributing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Marshall Distributing INC ranks #73,992 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty70% serious
$2,290
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,992
of 99,447 penalized employers

Marshall Distributing INC in Cass City, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,290. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Marshall Distributing INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,992 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Ciscor Acquisitions, LLC in Norman, OK is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#73,992
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Marshall Distributing INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Marshall Distributing INC runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$2,290 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 Marshall Distributing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRYERSON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HARRIS TIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FULL-FILL INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HY-VEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5METROPOLITAN STONE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25PACE GLASS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ATLANTA COMMERCIAL T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RDJ CUSTOM WOODWORKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12T & J PRINTING SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN BUILDERS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NASHVILLE KITCHEN & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITED STATES BUILDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE OTTAWA COOPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RENNER USA, CORP. DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FIVE STAR ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VUTEC MANAGEMENT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVANTAGE METALS REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AGRX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DMC MILLWORK, INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Marshall Distributin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Marshall Distributing INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Marshall Distributing INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Marshall Distributing INC ranks #3,498 at $2,290 current penalty.

How Marshall Distributing INC Compares

Marshall Distributing INC's 5.00 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 (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-15

Last Inspection

2015-08-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,145

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,145 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

10.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$4,540

Current Penalty Amount

$2,290

Penalty Reduction

49.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,250 from the initial assessment of $4,540. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Marshall Distributing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $2,290 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,145 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,290 here).

Grocery Delivery E-Services USA INC. $2,285 CA Iron Leaf, LLC $2,282 NJ Jinthay Trading CORP $2,300 OR Coca-Cola Refreshments, INC. $2,300 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ryerson INC. 2 insp. Omaha, NE Harris Tire Company 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Full-Fill Industries, L.L.C. 2 insp. Henning, IL United Natural Foods, INC. 2 insp. Rocklin, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bimbo Bakeries / Saralee
Bismarck, ND
0 inspections $0
Ciscor Acquisitions, LLC
Norman, OK
0 inspections $0
Grocery Delivery E-Services USA INC.
Richmond, CA
2 inspections $2,285
Oxnard Recycling
Camarillo, CA
0 inspections $0
California Recycling
Camarillo, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Marshall Distributing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Marshall Distributing INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Marshall Distributing INC have? ▼
Marshall Distributing INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,290.
How many OSHA inspections has Marshall Distributing INC had? ▼
Marshall Distributing INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-15 and the most recent on 2015-08-11. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Marshall Distributing INC? ▼
Marshall Distributing INC has been assessed $2,290 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,540 (a 49.6% reduction).
Does Marshall Distributing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Marshall Distributing INC has 7 serious violations, and 1 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 Marshall Distributing INC operate in? ▼
Marshall Distributing INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423120). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Marshall Distributing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Marshall Distributing INC ranks #73,992 (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 Marshall Distributing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Marshall Distributing INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,290 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, Ciscor Acquisitions, LLC in Norman, OK is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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