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Wholesale Trade · Earth City, MO

Summit Distributing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Summit Distributing ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers
$98,813
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $99K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($49K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 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 Summit Distributing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRODUCERS LIVESTOCK …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2NOVA MUD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6RIDOUT LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3REAL APPLIANCE WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ATAMIAN HONDA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3OILTANKING HOUSTON, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MEX FLORES PRODUCE C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FRESH CREATIVE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CANTON FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GOLD COAST EAGLE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MRV SIDING SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SHORE CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LOFTY'S TEXTILE WAST…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4PETE'S GREENS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1THE MADDEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7JR METAL FRAMES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6LIBERTY DELI, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VINTAGE SUPPORT GROU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1FRANKLIN BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2OPEN PLAN SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2Summit Distributing, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Summit Distributing has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Summit Distributing in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Summit Distributing is the #3,344 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,700). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Summit Distributing at rank #75 of 1,587 employers ($98,813 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,700 OSHA penalties plus $98,813 WHD back wages (97.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Summit Distributing Compares

Summit Distributing's 2.00 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 (0.30x the sector average).

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

$4,665

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 $4,665.

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 CaseAbove average
$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 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Summit Distributing Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $2,700 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,700 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Summit Distributing, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

Fishpeople Seafood, INC. $2,700 OR Southeastern Steel Buildings $2,700 OK RMC Distributing Company $2,700 CO H.G. Flake Company $2,700 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Producers Livestock Auction Company 1 insp. San Angelo, TX Nova Mud 1 insp. Hobbs, NM Ridout Lumber Company of Conway 1 insp. Conway, AR Real Appliance Wholesalers, INC. 1 insp. Tampa, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

WP Rawl
Pelion, SC
0 inspections $0
A.M. Castle & CO.
Franklin Park, IL
3 inspections $101,260
Atlantic Plumbing Supply Corp
Long Branch, NJ
0 inspections $0
Dollar Tree Stores INC.
Roslindale, MA
2 inspections $100,790
Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises
Estancia, NM
3 inspections $102,424

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What to do with this record

Use Summit Distributing's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Summit Distributing against WP Rawl, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Summit Distributing's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Summit Distributing also carries $98,813 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 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 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M 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.
Where does Summit Distributing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Summit Distributing ranks #70,806 (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 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 $9,112 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises in Estancia, NM is a similar wholesale trade employer with $102,424 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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