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Wholesale Trade · Grand Rapids, MI

Vanguard Fire & Supply CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vanguard Fire & Supply CO ranks #69,146 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$2,900
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,146
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vanguard Fire & Supply CO in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vanguard Fire & Supply CO 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 29 violations, averaging 14.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,146 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Farmers Elevator Company of Manteno in Manteno, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,900 in current penalties.

14.5
violations per inspection
37.9%
of violations were serious
#69,146
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Vanguard Fire & Supply CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vanguard Fire & Supply CO runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,900 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Vanguard Fire & Supply CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIXON FARM SUPPLY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STAR WIPERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROSEBURROUGH TOOL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COOKS VENTURE POULTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RC FRANCO SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARTIN RURAL KING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DISCOUNT DOOR DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PF STORES INC ALMACE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20M S INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOFFMAN COOP GRAIN A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22QUANTUMFLO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OLSONS CUSTOM FARM S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BEACHNER GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUSTED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN REFUSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LAMRITE WEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KLEEN BLAST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CSS FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RECOLOGY OREGON MATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KARMAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Vanguard Fire & Supp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29
Vanguard Fire & Supply CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Vanguard Fire & Supply CO in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Vanguard Fire & Supply CO sits at penalty rank #3,280 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($2,900 assessed).

How Vanguard Fire & Supply CO Compares

Vanguard Fire & Supply CO's 14.50 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-21

Last Inspection

2013-09-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

14.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 14.5 violations per visit. That's $1,450 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

37.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

62.1% 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

$7,250

Current Penalty Amount

$2,900

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,350 from the initial assessment of $7,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Vanguard Fire & Supply CO compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vanguard Fire & Supply CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 29 5.5
Total Penalty $2,900 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,450 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vanguard Fire & Supply CO, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,900 here).

West Central Ag Services $2,900 MN Geo Source, INC. $2,900 PA Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC $2,900 FL Farmers Elevator Company of Manteno $2,900 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dixon Farm Supply, INC. 2 insp. Alapaha, GA Star Wipers INC. 2 insp. Newark, OH Roseburrough Tool Company 2 insp. Orange, CA Cooks Venture Poultry Jay INC. 2 insp. Jay, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

West Central Ag Services
Ulen, MN
4 inspections $2,900
Geo Source, INC.
Erie, PA
2 inspections $2,900
Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC
Rockledge, FL
3 inspections $2,900
Farmers Elevator Company of Manteno
Manteno, IL
4 inspections $2,900
Ventra Fowlerville LLC
Fowlerville, MI
2 inspections $2,900

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What to do with this record

Use Vanguard Fire & Supply CO's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Vanguard Fire & Supply CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vanguard Fire & Supply CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Vanguard Fire & Supply CO have? ▼
Vanguard Fire & Supply CO has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Vanguard Fire & Supply CO had? ▼
Vanguard Fire & Supply CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-21 and the most recent on 2013-09-09. This averages 14.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vanguard Fire & Supply CO? ▼
Vanguard Fire & Supply CO has been assessed $2,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,250 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Vanguard Fire & Supply CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vanguard Fire & Supply CO has 11 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 Vanguard Fire & Supply CO operate in? ▼
Vanguard Fire & Supply CO operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423850). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Vanguard Fire & Supply CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vanguard Fire & Supply CO ranks #69,146 (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 Vanguard Fire & Supply CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vanguard Fire & Supply CO's total OSHA penalty of $2,900 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, Farmers Elevator Company of Manteno in Manteno, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,900 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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