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Wholesale Trade · Shelby, OH

R. S. Hanline and CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. ranks #13,109 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious
$25,391
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#13,109
of 99,447 penalized employers

R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. in Shelby, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,391. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,109 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, Container Distributors, INC. in Venice, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $25,353 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
89.5%
of violations were serious
#13,109
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$25,391 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 R. S. Hanline and CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGORDON FOOD SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DEMAKES ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CONRAD INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17LONGBOTTOM COFFEE & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13034 MOTORSPORT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MCLANE EASTERN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BUDWEISER-BUSCH DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SUPERVALU INC - MPLS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNITED BEVERAGE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10P & E FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COLUMBIA DISTRIBUTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JACK KENNEDY METAL P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6D&D TRANSPORT REFRIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TIGER AUTO SALVAGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35TRIMM'S SCAFFOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RAIL MODAL GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38HUNT FOREST PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SCRANTON EQUITY EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OWENS & MINOR DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RIVER VALLEY FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4R. S. Hanline and CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. has 3 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.

R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. ranks #562 at $25,391 current penalty.

How R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. Compares

R. S. Hanline and CO., INC.'s 6.33 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 well above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-12-15

Last Inspection

2020-05-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,464

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $8,464 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

89.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

10.5% 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

$48,082

Current Penalty Amount

$25,391

Penalty Reduction

47.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,691 from the initial assessment of $48,082. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 19 5.5
Total Penalty $25,391 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,464 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for R. S. Hanline and CO., INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,391 here).

Mitchell's Auto Parts INC. $25,397 CT Eby F a Davis LLC $25,400 MD Container Distributors, INC. $25,353 IL Belson Steel Center Scrap, INC. $25,449 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gordon Food Service, INC 3 insp. Lithia Springs, GA Demakes Enterprises, INC. 3 insp. Danvers, MA Conrad Industries INC 3 insp. Chehalis, WA Longbottom Coffee & Tea INC 3 insp. Hillsboro, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mitchell's Auto Parts INC.
Plantsville, CT
2 inspections $25,397
Eby F a Davis LLC
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $25,400
Cape Cod Lumber, Inc.
Abington, MA
0 inspections $0
Container Distributors, INC.
Venice, IL
2 inspections $25,353
Belson Steel Center Scrap, INC.
Bourbonnais, IL
3 inspections $25,449

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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 R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, R. S. Hanline and CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 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 R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. have? ▼
R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,391.
How many OSHA inspections has R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. had? ▼
R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-15 and the most recent on 2020-05-07. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for R. S. Hanline and CO., INC.? ▼
R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. has been assessed $25,391 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,082 (a 47.2% reduction).
Does R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. has 17 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 R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. operate in? ▼
R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, R. S. Hanline and CO., INC. ranks #13,109 (the top quarter 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 R. S. Hanline and CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
R. S. Hanline and CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $25,391 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Container Distributors, INC. in Venice, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $25,353 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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