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Wholesale Trade · Gary, IN

Summit INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Summit INC ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$2,250
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Summit INC in Gary, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,250. 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 INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Beachner Grain, INC. in Fredonia, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,250 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Summit INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Summit INC runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$2,250 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCCS CONTRACTOR EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15DIXON TICONDEROGA CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SYSCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MITCHELL'S AUTO PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OA LOGISTICS SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WESTLAND FLORAL CO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COPITON USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CUMBERLAND RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRINCE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C&S WHOLESALE GROCER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HAULOTTE U.S., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRUCE SUPPLY CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABC SUPPLY CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BARTLETT GRAIN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOME SOURCE INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENTRY SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRACTOR SUPPLY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LANTER DISTRIBUTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Summit INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Summit INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Summit INC is the #3,506 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,250).

How Summit INC Compares

Summit INC's 3.00 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 (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-26

Last Inspection

2014-10-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,125 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$2,250

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,250 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Summit INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Summit INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $2,250 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,125 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,250 here).

Belton Metal Company INC $2,250 SC Silver Foam Distributing CO $2,250 MI Elenbaas Steel Supply LLC $2,250 MI Beachner Grain, INC. $2,250 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

CCS Contractor Equipment & Supply, LLC DBA Surebuilt 2 insp. Melrose Park, IL Strategic Materials, INC. 2 insp. East Troy, WI Dixon Ticonderoga Company 2 insp. Macon, GA Sysco Corporation 2 insp. Pleasant Grove, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Belton Metal Company INC
Belton, SC
3 inspections $2,250
Silver Foam Distributing CO
Jackson, MI
2 inspections $2,250
Elenbaas Steel Supply LLC
Greenville, MI
3 inspections $2,250
Beachner Grain, INC.
Fredonia, KS
2 inspections $2,250
Tanner Industries, INC.
East Providence, RI
2 inspections $2,250

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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 Summit INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Summit INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 INC have? ▼
Summit INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Summit INC had? ▼
Summit INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-26 and the most recent on 2014-10-03. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Summit INC? ▼
Summit INC has been assessed $2,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Summit INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Summit INC has 5 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 Summit INC operate in? ▼
Summit INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Summit INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Summit INC ranks #74,431 (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 INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Summit INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,250 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, Beachner Grain, INC. in Fredonia, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,250 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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