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P & W Foods of Lansing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), P & W Foods of Lansing INC ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

P & W Foods of Lansing INC in Lansing, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected P & W Foods of Lansing INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Furniture Liquidators, LLC in Jackson, MS is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How P & W Foods of Lansing INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows P & W Foods of Lansing INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is P & W Foods of Lansing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKINGS BUILDING MATER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WHOLE FOODS MARKETIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Smokehouse Pet Produ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MARGOLIN SHOES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ATS OF ALABAMA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DOLLAR TREE STORES #…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HOME CONSIGNMENT CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WALMART SUPERCENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TIRE WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOTAL WINE & MORE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SUPERMERCADOS MAXIMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORBITH CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DESIGNERS' CHOICE FU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LES SCHWAB WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2P & W Foods of Lansi…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
P & W Foods of Lansing INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

P & W Foods of Lansing INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: P & W Foods of Lansing INC is the #2,042 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($2,400).

How P & W Foods of Lansing INC Compares

P & W Foods of Lansing INC's 3.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-08-07

Last Inspection

2018-08-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $800 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How P & W Foods of Lansing INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric P & W Foods of Lansing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 10 1.7
Total Penalty $2,400 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $800 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for P & W Foods of Lansing INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

Furniture Liquidators, LLC $2,400 MS Hunters Hollow, INC. $2,400 MS Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of Puerto Rico INC $2,400 PR Ats of Alabama LLC $2,400 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kings Building Material, LLC 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Home Depot U.S.a., INC. 3 insp. Fresno, CA Whole Foods Marketing Group 3 insp. Omaha, NE The Home Depot 3 insp. Tampa, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Moran Automotive INC
Clinton Township, MI
2 inspections $2,400
Furniture Liquidators, LLC
Jackson, MS
2 inspections $2,400
Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of Puerto Rico INC
Caguas, PR
3 inspections $2,400
Hunters Hollow, INC.
Oxford, MS
2 inspections $2,400
Fresh Foods 4
Lumberton, NC
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 P & W Foods of Lansing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, P & W Foods of Lansing INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does P & W Foods of Lansing INC have? ▼
P & W Foods of Lansing INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has P & W Foods of Lansing INC had? ▼
P & W Foods of Lansing INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-07 and the most recent on 2018-08-20. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for P & W Foods of Lansing INC? ▼
P & W Foods of Lansing INC has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does P & W Foods of Lansing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. P & W Foods of Lansing INC 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 P & W Foods of Lansing INC operate in? ▼
P & W Foods of Lansing INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does P & W Foods of Lansing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, P & W Foods of Lansing INC ranks #73,377 (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 P & W Foods of Lansing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
P & W Foods of Lansing INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Furniture Liquidators, LLC in Jackson, MS is a similar retail trade employer with $2,400 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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