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Wholesale Trade · Franklin, MA

Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated ranks #34,363 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$10,200
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#34,363
of 99,447 penalized employers

Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated in Franklin, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,363 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, PSC Metals, INC. in Chattanooga, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $10,200 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#34,363
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$10,200 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPERB SURFACES & DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TWIN MED, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4IKEA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FLEET PRIDE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EAST COAST FRESH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MANHATTAN BEER DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DANIELS & MILLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EWASTE RECYCLING SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LINDSTROM METRIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PSC METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ANDY'S PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE COCA COLA COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TRADEMARK METALS REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EVERGREEN RECYCLING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PRAIRIE AG PARTNERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19STONE CITY KITCHEN A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RECYCLING COMPLIANCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SAM'S FOOD DISTRIBUTOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Owens & Minor Distri…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated is the #1,645 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($10,200).

How Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated Compares

Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-03-28

Last Inspection

2014-07-02

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,400 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$17,850

Current Penalty Amount

$10,200

Penalty Reduction

42.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,650 from the initial assessment of $17,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $10,200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,400 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,200 here).

PSC Metals, INC. $10,200 TN Restaurant Depot, LLC $10,200 FL Shredded Shingle Driveways, INC. $10,200 FL Calavo Growers, INC. $10,200 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC 3 insp. Elk Grove Village, IL Twin Med, LLC 3 insp. Niles, IL Ikea 3 insp. Merriam, KS Fleet Pride INC 3 insp. Richmond, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

PSC Metals, INC.
Chattanooga, TN
3 inspections $10,200
Restaurant Depot, LLC
Miami, FL
2 inspections $10,200
Shredded Shingle Driveways, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $10,200
Calavo Growers, INC.
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $10,200
Arthur Schuman INC.
Fairfield, NJ
3 inspections $10,200

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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 Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated have? ▼
Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated had? ▼
Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-28 and the most recent on 2014-07-02. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated? ▼
Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated has been assessed $10,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,850 (a 42.9% reduction).
Does Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated has 4 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 Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated operate in? ▼
Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423450). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated ranks #34,363 (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 Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $10,200 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, PSC Metals, INC. in Chattanooga, TN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $10,200 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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