Retail Trade · Paw Paw, MI

Paw Paw Truck Stop

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paw Paw Truck Stop ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paw Paw Truck Stop in Paw Paw, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $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 Paw Paw Truck Stop 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 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, Sears Holding Corporation in Lancaster, PA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Paw Paw Truck Stop compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Paw Paw Truck Stop runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Paw Paw Truck Stop.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.126.339.452.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPILGRIM FURNITURE CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22WAL-MART #5101, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WASHINGTON COUNTY FA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 50AAA TRANSLOGISTICS &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26WITMER INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SEARS ROEBUCK & CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARMY AND AIR FORCE E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WALGREEN OF PUERTO R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0THE HOME DEPOT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AMAZON.COM.DEDC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6QUAKER MILLWORK & LU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WEISS MONUMENT WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20JBP CORPORATION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HOLLENBECK FOODS TNG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LULULEMON USA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DOLLAR GENERAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE RACK LIQUORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Paw Paw Truck Stop, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Paw Paw Truck Stop has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Paw Paw Truck Stop in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Paw Paw Truck Stop sits at penalty rank #3,032 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($200 assessed).

How Paw Paw Truck Stop Compares

Paw Paw Truck Stop's 1.33 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 runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-05-20

Last Inspection

2017-12-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$67

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $67 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Paw Paw Truck Stop compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Paw Paw Truck Stop Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $200 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $67 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Paw Paw Truck Stop, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Paw Paw Truck Stop safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Paw Paw Truck Stop's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Paw Paw Truck Stop have?
Paw Paw Truck Stop has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Paw Paw Truck Stop had?
Paw Paw Truck Stop has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-20 and the most recent on 2017-12-01. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paw Paw Truck Stop?
Paw Paw Truck Stop has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Paw Paw Truck Stop have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Paw Paw Truck Stop 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 Paw Paw Truck Stop operate in?
Paw Paw Truck Stop operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 447190). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Paw Paw Truck Stop rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paw Paw Truck Stop ranks #97,721 (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 Paw Paw Truck Stop's safety record compare to industry average?
Paw Paw Truck Stop's total OSHA penalty of $200 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, Sears Holding Corporation in Lancaster, PA is a similar retail trade employer with $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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