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Merchants 5 Star, LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Merchants 5 Star, LTD. ranks #50,502 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious
$5,950
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,502
of 99,447 penalized employers

Merchants 5 Star, LTD. in Marietta, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Merchants 5 Star, LTD. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,502 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Target Corporation in Upper Marlboro, MD is another transportation & warehousing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $5,950 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#50,502
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Merchants 5 Star, LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Merchants 5 Star, LTD. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$5,950 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Merchants 5 Star, LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTANDARD AERO BUSINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOYER LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8USPS PHILADELPHIA ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH JERSEY TRANSPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7E-TAILER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13UNITED STATES COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SHANNON BROS, CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEAGATE TERMINALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDERAL METALS & ALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAVN ALASKA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLORIDA COCA COLA BO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EXPEDITORS INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRANSPORT TECH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEDROCK CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEVITON MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Merchants 5 Star, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Merchants 5 Star, LTD. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations 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.

Merchants 5 Star, LTD. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Merchants 5 Star, LTD. is the #2,195 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($5,950).

How Merchants 5 Star, LTD. Compares

Merchants 5 Star, LTD.'s 3.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-28

Last Inspection

2011-08-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,975

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,975 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$11,900

Current Penalty Amount

$5,950

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,950 from the initial assessment of $11,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Merchants 5 Star, LTD. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Merchants 5 Star, LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $5,950 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,975 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Merchants 5 Star, LTD., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,950 here).

Target Corporation $5,950 MD Southern Connecticut State University $5,955 CT Volpe Express, INC. $5,957 PA Cardinal Health $5,935 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Standard Aero Business Aviation Services, LLC 2 insp. Springfield, IL Boyer Logistics, INC. 2 insp. Seattle, WA Usps Philadelphia Metro P&DC 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA South Jersey Transportation Authority 2 insp. Pleasantville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Target Corporation
Upper Marlboro, MD
7 inspections $5,950
Allied Frozen Storage
Mount Morris, NY
0 inspections $0
Pinkys Moving Services
Tallahassee, FL
0 inspections $0
Southern Connecticut State University
Hamden, CT
10 inspections $5,955
ML Matthews Distribution, Inc.
Columbus, OH
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 Merchants 5 Star, LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Merchants 5 Star, LTD.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Merchants 5 Star, LTD. have? ▼
Merchants 5 Star, LTD. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Merchants 5 Star, LTD. had? ▼
Merchants 5 Star, LTD. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-28 and the most recent on 2011-08-24. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Merchants 5 Star, LTD.? ▼
Merchants 5 Star, LTD. has been assessed $5,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,900 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Merchants 5 Star, LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Merchants 5 Star, LTD. 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 Merchants 5 Star, LTD. operate in? ▼
Merchants 5 Star, LTD. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Merchants 5 Star, LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Merchants 5 Star, LTD. ranks #50,502 (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 Merchants 5 Star, LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Merchants 5 Star, LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,950 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Target Corporation in Upper Marlboro, MD is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,950 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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