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Meijer Distribution

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Meijer Distribution ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Meijer Distribution in Newport, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Meijer Distribution 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aaa Cooper Transportation, INC. in Savannah, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Meijer Distribution compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Meijer Distribution runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Meijer Distribution.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3INDEPENDENT ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LSC COMMUNICATIONS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN LINEHAUL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DUTCH FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3METRO PORTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HENARIE TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNITED PARCEL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NYS MTA BUS FAR ROCK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARMY AIR FORCE EXCHA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RIVER CITY ENVIRONME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL TRANSPORT IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18WAITEX INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14LCL BULK TRANSPORT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MECHANICS PLUS TOWIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19NATIONAL PRODUCT SAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4H&M INTERNATIONAL TR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Meijer Distribution, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Meijer Distribution has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Meijer Distribution in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Meijer Distribution is the #2,772 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($3,500).

How Meijer Distribution Compares

Meijer Distribution's 0.33 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-07-07

Last Inspection

2021-05-24

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $1,167 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,500 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Meijer Distribution compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Meijer Distribution Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $3,500 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,167 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Meijer Distribution, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

Ware Enterprises, INC. $3,500 KY Bass Pro Shop Cabelas $3,500 UT Aaa Cooper Transportation, INC. $3,500 GA Interchange Group, INC. $3,500 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Parcel Service, INC. 3 insp. Chelmsford, MA United Parcel Service of America, INC. 3 insp. Savannah, GA Americold Logistics LLC 3 insp. Vineland, NJ Independent Enterprises INC. 3 insp. Pittsburgh, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ware Enterprises, INC.
Providence, KY
2 inspections $3,500
Bass Pro Shop Cabelas
Tooele, UT
2 inspections $3,500
Aaa Cooper Transportation, INC.
Savannah, GA
2 inspections $3,500
Interchange Group, INC.
Harrisonburg, VA
2 inspections $3,500
Mesilla Valley Transportation
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $3,500

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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 Meijer Distribution safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Meijer Distribution's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Meijer Distribution have? ▼
Meijer Distribution has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Meijer Distribution had? ▼
Meijer Distribution has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-07 and the most recent on 2021-05-24. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Meijer Distribution? ▼
Meijer Distribution has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Meijer Distribution have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Meijer Distribution has 1 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 Meijer Distribution operate in? ▼
Meijer Distribution operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493120). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Meijer Distribution rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Meijer Distribution ranks #64,975 (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 Meijer Distribution's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Meijer Distribution's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aaa Cooper Transportation, INC. in Savannah, GA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,500 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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