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Retail Trade · Detroit, MI

Value World INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Value World INC ranks #30,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$11,800
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Value World INC in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Value World INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crowville Gas & Tire in Winnsboro, LA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#30,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Value World INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Value World INC runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$11,800 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Value World INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.77.91522.229.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOOD CENTER CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BISN OIL TOOLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RESEARCH AND MFG COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3B & V ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEERLESS TYRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28UNDERWOOD AMMUNITION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KING'S HOME THRIFT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 77156 KD BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HÖRMANN FLEXON LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CAMPING WORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CORWIN-EISINGER MOTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STARSHIP ENTERPRISE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW CARLISLE AUTO PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JORDAN'S FURNITURE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11P.R. RUSSELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9S BAR S SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EDMOND FURNITURE GAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRIDGES PETS GIFTS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SAVE MART SUPERMARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Value World INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Value World INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Value World INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Value World INC ranks #712 at $11,800 current penalty.

How Value World INC Compares

Value World INC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-02

Last Inspection

2016-08-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,900 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$26,200

Current Penalty Amount

$11,800

Penalty Reduction

55.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,400 from the initial assessment of $26,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Value World INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Value World INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $11,800 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,900 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Value World INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,800 here).

Moran Foods LLC $11,800 OH Tap Packaging Solutions $11,800 OH Martinrea Automotive Structures (USA), INC. $11,818 MS Red's Indoor Gun Range North $11,780 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Food Center Corporation 2 insp. ST Thomas, VI Bisn Oil Tools, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX Research and MFG CORP. of America 2 insp. Linden, NJ B & V Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Crowville Gas & Tire
Winnsboro, LA
0 inspections $0
Wilson Ford Lincoln
Saginaw, MI
2 inspections $11,800
Moran Foods LLC
Austinburg, OH
4 inspections $11,800
Tap Packaging Solutions
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $11,800
Phillips 66 SEI 38009
Watsonville, CA
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 Value World INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Value World INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Value World INC have? ▼
Value World INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Value World INC had? ▼
Value World INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-02 and the most recent on 2016-08-02. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Value World INC? ▼
Value World INC has been assessed $11,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,200 (a 55.0% reduction).
Does Value World INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Value World INC has 6 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 Value World INC operate in? ▼
Value World INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Value World INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Value World INC ranks #30,466 (the upper 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 Value World INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Value World INC's total OSHA penalty of $11,800 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crowville Gas & Tire in Winnsboro, LA is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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