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Wholesale Trade · Earth City, MO

Summit Distributing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Summit Distributing has a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$98,813
Back wages owed

Summit Distributing in Earth City, MO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,700. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Summit Distributing once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $98,813 in back wages owed to 46 affected workers. For comparison, Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises in Estancia, NM is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $102,424 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
29%
of penalized employers rank lower
$98,813
in back wages recovered

How Summit Distributing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Summit Distributing runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Summit Distributing

The federal enforcement record for Summit Distributing in Earth City, MO includes 1 OSHA inspection and 2 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $4,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,700 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,700. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.30x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $98,813 in back wages owed to 46 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-03-05 to 2015-03-05, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2015-03-05

Last Inspection

2015-03-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,700 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$101,513

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$98,813
Employees Affected
46
WHD Violations
49
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,148
Avg Back Wages per Case
$49,407

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Summit Distributing owed $98,813 in back wages to 46 employees across 2 cases and 49 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Summit Distributing compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Summit Distributing Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.9
Violations 2 5.4
Total Penalty $2,700 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,700 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summit Distributing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Summit Distributing's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 Summit Distributing have? ▼
Summit Distributing has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Summit Distributing had? ▼
Summit Distributing has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-05 and the most recent on 2015-03-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Summit Distributing? ▼
Summit Distributing has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $98,813 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Summit Distributing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Summit Distributing has 2 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.
Has Summit Distributing been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Summit Distributing, resulting in $98,813 in back wages owed to 46 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Summit Distributing operate in? ▼
Summit Distributing operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424810). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Summit Distributing owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Summit Distributing owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $98,813 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Summit Distributing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Summit Distributing's total OSHA penalty of $2,700 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises in Estancia, NM is a similar wholesale trade employer with $102,424 in current penalties.

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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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