Wholesale Trade · ST Paul, MN

Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth ranks #86,151 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,010
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,151
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth in ST Paul, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,010. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,151 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, Steffey and Findlay Incorporated in Hagerstown, MD is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,005 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#86,151
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,010 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATTAWAY RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MEDCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KONTOS FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROSENBURG VENTURES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AURORA COOPERATIVE E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1I.H. SCHLEZINGER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INTERSTATE PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLSTATE BEVERAGE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COLANTUONO KLURMAN A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15VITERRA USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAMDEN IRON AND META…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FITZSIMMONS METAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIONEER MATERIALS WE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LIBERTY PREMIER META…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREEN ZONE INVESTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SEVEN-UP BOTTLING GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VENTRA FOWLERVILLE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POWER SPORT WAREHOUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FRANKLIN COUNTY RECY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Rihm Motor Company D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth ranks #4,008 at $1,010 current penalty.

How Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth Compares

Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-28

Last Inspection

2015-09-29

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$505

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $505 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$1,550

Current Penalty Amount

$1,010

Penalty Reduction

34.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $540 from the initial assessment of $1,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $1,010 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $505 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 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 Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth have?
Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,010.
How many OSHA inspections has Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth had?
Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-28 and the most recent on 2015-09-29. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth?
Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth has been assessed $1,010 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,550 (a 34.8% reduction).
Does Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth has 3 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 Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth operate in?
Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423110). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth ranks #86,151 (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 Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth's safety record compare to industry average?
Rihm Motor Company DBA Rihm Kenworth's total OSHA penalty of $1,010 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, Steffey and Findlay Incorporated in Hagerstown, MD is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,005 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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