Wholesale Trade · Dexter, MI

Paladin Attachments

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paladin Attachments ranks #61,889 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty16% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,960
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #61,889
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paladin Attachments in Dexter, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,960. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Paladin Attachments 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,889 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC in Willows, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,970 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection: 15.8%
of violations were serious: #61,889
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Paladin Attachments

$3,960
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Paladin Attachments runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,960 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Paladin Attachments.

Paladin Attachments has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Paladin Attachments in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Paladin Attachments sits at penalty rank #2,975 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($3,960 assessed).

How Paladin Attachments Compares

Paladin Attachments's 9.50 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-09-18

Last Inspection

2013-04-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,980

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $1,980 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

15.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

15.8% of total

Other-Than-Serious

68.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,920

Current Penalty Amount

$3,960

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,960 from the initial assessment of $7,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Paladin Attachments compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Paladin Attachments	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	19	5.5
Total Penalty	$3,960	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,980	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,960 here).

Dealers Auto Auction of Mobile, LLC $3,960 AL Pepsi Beverages Group $3,969 CT Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC $3,970 CA Rust Sales, INC. $3,972 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dee Packaging Solutions, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, DE Hansen's Truck Salvage, INC. 2 insp. Omaha, NE D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, LLC 2 insp. Greeley, CO Abc Metal Recycling, LLC 2 insp. Columbus, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dealers Auto Auction of Mobile, LLC

Pepsi Beverages Group

Uncasville, CT

2 inspections $3,969

Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC

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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 Paladin Attachments safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Paladin Attachments's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Paladin Attachments have? ▼

Paladin Attachments has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,960.

How many OSHA inspections has Paladin Attachments had? ▼

Paladin Attachments has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-18 and the most recent on 2013-04-12. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Paladin Attachments? ▼

Paladin Attachments has been assessed $3,960 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,920 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Paladin Attachments have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Paladin Attachments has 3 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Paladin Attachments operate in? ▼

Paladin Attachments operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423830). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Paladin Attachments rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paladin Attachments ranks #61,889 (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 Paladin Attachments's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Paladin Attachments's total OSHA penalty of $3,960 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC in Willows, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,970 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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