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Wholesale Trade · Cedar Falls, IA

Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. ranks #1,328 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty89% serious
$117,813
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,328
of 99,447 penalized employers

Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. in Cedar Falls, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $117,813. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,328 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Resource Management Companies in Earth City, MO is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $116,920 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#1,328
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. runs far above peers (12.9x 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

$117,813 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($117,813) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $117,813 $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 Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPSC METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14LKQ SALISBURY,INC. D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24UNITED SCRAP METAL, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GORDON FOOD SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PANAMEX PACIFIC INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAKER'S BENCH DBA DI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CASCADE AUTO RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PHANTOM FIREWORKS WE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SIMSMETAL EAST, LLC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18BRENNTAG NORTHEAST, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23RHINO TIRES USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ASSOCIATED TRUCK PARTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AERC.COM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MARATHON ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WELLMARK INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3STERIGENICS US LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TOWN & COUNTRY LANDS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ELG METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Martin Brothers Dist…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. is the #48 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($117,813).

How Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. Compares

Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC.'s 3.00 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 far above peers (12.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-03-18

Last Inspection

2025-05-13

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$39,271

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $39,271 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$121,876

Current Penalty Amount

$117,813

Penalty Reduction

3.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,063 from the initial assessment of $121,876. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $117,813 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $39,271 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($117,813 here).

Resource Management Companies $116,920 MO Marietta Industrial Enterprises, INC. DBA Mie $120,310 OH Indorama Ventures Sustainable Recycling, LLC $122,904 TX Parts Authority, LLC $124,044 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

PSC Metals, INC. 3 insp. Cuba, MO LKQ Salisbury,INC. DBA LKQ Self Service East NC 3 insp. Greensboro, NC United Scrap Metal, INC. 3 insp. Cicero, IL Gordon Food Service, INC 3 insp. Taunton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lu Mar Industrial Metals Co.
Compton, CA
0 inspections $0
Lofty's Textile Waste, INC.
Cohutta, GA
1 inspections $2,486
Resource Management Companies
Earth City, MO
2 inspections $116,920
Silver Star Imports
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Mega Furniture
Phoenix, AZ
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 Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. have? ▼
Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $117,813.
How many OSHA inspections has Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. had? ▼
Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-18 and the most recent on 2025-05-13. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC.? ▼
Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. has been assessed $117,813 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $121,876 (a 3.3% reduction).
Does Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. has 8 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 Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424420). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Martin Brothers 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, Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC. ranks #1,328 (the top 1% 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 Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Martin Brothers Distributing Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $117,813 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (12.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Resource Management Companies in Earth City, MO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $116,920 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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