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Wholesale Trade · Danville, IL

Mervis Industries, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mervis Industries, INC ranks #32,113 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$11,094
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,113
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mervis Industries, INC in Danville, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,094. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mervis Industries, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,113 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Franklin Sanchez Roofing LLC in Shawnee Mission, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,087 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#32,113
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mervis Industries, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mervis Industries, INC runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$11,094 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mervis Industries, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPHENOMENEX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDUSTRIAL TUBE & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BAS RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PACE SUPPLY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIBER BROKERS INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23AMB ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MEDISCA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUPERVALU, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FUSION TRADE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRIMO CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RESTAURANT DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JT SHANNON LUMBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AG PROCESSING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREENPOINT METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KROGER GREAT LAKES R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R. M. NAKAMURA PLUMB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCRAP MASTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24WORLDPAC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AAA SIGNS & SAFETY P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Mervis Industries, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Mervis Industries, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Mervis Industries, INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mervis Industries, INC ranks #1,554 at $11,094 current penalty.

How Mervis Industries, INC Compares

Mervis Industries, INC's 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-21

Last Inspection

2011-03-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,547

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,547 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$15,300

Current Penalty Amount

$11,094

Penalty Reduction

27.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,206 from the initial assessment of $15,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Mervis Industries, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $11,094 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,547 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mervis Industries, INC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,094 here).

Pollock Investments Incorporated $11,100 TX LM Services Corporation $11,100 WA Franklin Sanchez Roofing LLC $11,087 KS Best Foods NJ, INC. $11,105 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Phenomenex INC 2 insp. Torrance, CA Industrial Tube & Steel Corporation 2 insp. Kent, OH Bas Recycling INC 2 insp. Moreno Valley, CA Pace Supply CORP. 2 insp. Oakland, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

North Coast Conduit
Erie, PA
0 inspections $0
Pollock Investments Incorporated
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $11,100
LM Services Corporation
Kennewick, WA
2 inspections $11,100
Franklin Sanchez Roofing LLC
Shawnee Mission, KS
2 inspections $11,087
Best Foods NJ, INC.
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $11,105

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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 Mervis Industries, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mervis Industries, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Mervis Industries, INC have? ▼
Mervis Industries, INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,094.
How many OSHA inspections has Mervis Industries, INC had? ▼
Mervis Industries, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-21 and the most recent on 2011-03-21. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mervis Industries, INC? ▼
Mervis Industries, INC has been assessed $11,094 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,300 (a 27.5% reduction).
Does Mervis Industries, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mervis Industries, INC has 3 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 Mervis Industries, INC operate in? ▼
Mervis Industries, INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mervis Industries, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mervis Industries, INC ranks #32,113 (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 Mervis Industries, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mervis Industries, INC's total OSHA penalty of $11,094 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Franklin Sanchez Roofing LLC in Shawnee Mission, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $11,087 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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