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Schwarz Supply Source

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schwarz Supply Source ranks #17,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty73% serious
$19,780
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#17,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schwarz Supply Source in Groveport, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,780. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schwarz Supply Source 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Port Newark Container Terminal, LLC in Newark, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $19,800 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#17,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Schwarz Supply Source compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schwarz Supply Source runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$19,780 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Schwarz Supply Source.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BROKERS LOGISTICS, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AVIATION PORT SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GREATER CINCINNATI M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DHL SUPPLY CHAIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UPS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BEST BUY CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MAHER TERMINALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CSQT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MAGNUM WAREHOUSING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DAWSON LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TOTAL TERMINALS INTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNITED STATES COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PALRAM AMERICAS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RUGSUSA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Schwarz Supply Source, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Schwarz Supply Source has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Schwarz Supply Source in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Schwarz Supply Source sits at penalty rank #805 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($19,780 assessed).

How Schwarz Supply Source Compares

Schwarz Supply Source's 3.67 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-02-01

Last Inspection

2015-05-06

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,593

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $6,593 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$32,630

Current Penalty Amount

$19,780

Penalty Reduction

39.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,850 from the initial assessment of $32,630. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Schwarz Supply Source compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schwarz Supply Source Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 11 3.2
Total Penalty $19,780 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,593 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schwarz Supply Source, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,780 here).

Pet Food Experts, INC. $19,766 RI R & L Carriers Shared Services, L.L.C. $19,800 CT A Z Atlanta $19,800 GA Port Newark Container Terminal, LLC $19,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service - Carson 3 insp. Carson, CA Brokers Logistics, LTD. 3 insp. El Paso, TX Aviation Port Services L.L.C. 3 insp. Oakland, CA Greater Cincinnati Marine, LLC 3 insp. Hebron, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pet Food Experts, INC.
Cumberland, RI
2 inspections $19,766
R & L Carriers Shared Services, L.L.C.
Wallingford, CT
2 inspections $19,800
A Z Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $19,800
Port Newark Container Terminal, LLC
Newark, NJ
6 inspections $19,800
Metropolitan Moving & Storage
Laurel, MD
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 Schwarz Supply Source safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schwarz Supply Source's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Schwarz Supply Source have? ▼
Schwarz Supply Source has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,780.
How many OSHA inspections has Schwarz Supply Source had? ▼
Schwarz Supply Source has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-01 and the most recent on 2015-05-06. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schwarz Supply Source? ▼
Schwarz Supply Source has been assessed $19,780 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,630 (a 39.4% reduction).
Does Schwarz Supply Source have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schwarz Supply Source has 8 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 Schwarz Supply Source operate in? ▼
Schwarz Supply Source operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schwarz Supply Source rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schwarz Supply Source ranks #17,812 (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 Schwarz Supply Source's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schwarz Supply Source's total OSHA penalty of $19,780 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Port Newark Container Terminal, LLC in Newark, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $19,800 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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