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Retail Trade · Zeeland, MI

Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC ranks #40,779 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$8,200
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,779
of 99,447 penalized employers

Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC in Zeeland, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,779 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse in Las Vegas, NV is another retail trade employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $8,200 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#40,779
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$8,200 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVALLARTA FOOD ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TARGET CORPORATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16P.C. RICHARD & SON, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ECONOMY BUILDING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34MAXION WHEELS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INDIANAPOLIS LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ELLSWORTH BUILDERS S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HARMON'S TIRE & SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TIRE SUPERSTORE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN TRUCK PLAZA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FASTENAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COST-U-LESS ST. THOMAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KROGER CO. (THE), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9S.Q.S. FAMILY FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ABC FINE WINE & SPIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VON MAUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE 99 CENT ONLY STORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VANN YORK PONTIAC, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIQUA DRY, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PNS STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Meekhof Tire Sales &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC is the #982 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($8,200).

How Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC Compares

Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-06

Last Inspection

2014-03-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $4,100 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$16,600

Current Penalty Amount

$8,200

Penalty Reduction

50.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,400 from the initial assessment of $16,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $8,200 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,100 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,200 here).

Negrete's Auto Service, INC. $8,200 PA Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse $8,200 NV Parts Plus $8,193 NY R.T.G. Furniture CORP. $8,192 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vallarta Food Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Target Corporation Store #1105 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA P.C. Richard & Son, LLC. 2 insp. Bronx, NY Economy Building Supply, INC. 2 insp. Laurinburg, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Negrete's Auto Service, INC.
Bensalem, PA
2 inspections $8,200
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse
Las Vegas, NV
5 inspections $8,200
Brenda 52 Food Mart Inc. - Valero
Fishkill, NY
0 inspections $0
Treasure Hunt
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0
My Kosher Meat
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC have? ▼
Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC had? ▼
Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-06 and the most recent on 2014-03-18. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC? ▼
Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC has been assessed $8,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,600 (a 50.6% reduction).
Does Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC has 6 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 Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC operate in? ▼
Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC ranks #40,779 (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 Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Meekhof Tire Sales & Service INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,200 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse in Las Vegas, NV is a similar retail trade employer with $8,200 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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