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West Florida Distributors

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Florida Distributors ranks #23,748 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,200
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,748
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Florida Distributors in Sarasota, FL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Florida Distributors 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,748 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Big 3 Precision INC in Dearborn, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,200 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#23,748
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How West Florida Distributors compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Florida Distributors sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,200 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is West Florida Distributors.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUMBLE BEE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSAL PURE COLD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SEMINOLE PRECAST MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ND PAPER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DELTA OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40INTERNATIONAL AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAUER COMPRESSORS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ADMP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KNAUF INSULATION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CARO NUT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOOD OLD DAYS FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SUPERIOR ROLL FORMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER OF BOIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAKERY FEEDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AEROLITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CUSTOM POLY BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTEGRATED ILLUMINAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10West Florida Distrib…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
West Florida Distributors has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

West Florida Distributors in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, West Florida Distributors ranks #11,243 at $15,200 current penalty.

How West Florida Distributors Compares

West Florida Distributors's 4.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-08-09

Last Inspection

2014-07-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,067

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $5,067 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

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

$23,800

Current Penalty Amount

$15,200

Penalty Reduction

36.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,600 from the initial assessment of $23,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How West Florida Distributors compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Florida Distributors Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $15,200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,067 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Florida Distributors, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,200 here).

C-Wood Lumber CO., INC. $15,200 TN Euroforgroup $15,200 PA Big 3 Precision INC $15,200 MI TJ Sign Solutions INC. $15,200 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Bumble Bee Foods LLC 3 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Universal Pure Cold Storage, LLC 3 insp. Lincoln, NE Seminole Precast Manufacturing, INC. 3 insp. Macon, GA ND Paper INC. 3 insp. Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

C-Wood Lumber CO., INC.
Collinwood, TN
5 inspections $15,200
Euroforgroup
Philipsburg, PA
2 inspections $15,200
Big 3 Precision INC
Dearborn, MI
3 inspections $15,200
TJ Sign Solutions INC.
Binghamton, NY
2 inspections $15,200
Central Rock Corporation/Southwinds Express Construction, LLC/Scott Materials, INC.
Scott, LA
2 inspections $15,200

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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 West Florida Distributors safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Florida Distributors's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does West Florida Distributors have? ▼
West Florida Distributors has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,200.
How many OSHA inspections has West Florida Distributors had? ▼
West Florida Distributors has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-09 and the most recent on 2014-07-16. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Florida Distributors? ▼
West Florida Distributors has been assessed $15,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,800 (a 36.1% reduction).
Does West Florida Distributors have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Florida Distributors has 13 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 West Florida Distributors operate in? ▼
West Florida Distributors operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Florida Distributors rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Florida Distributors ranks #23,748 (the top quarter 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 West Florida Distributors's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Florida Distributors's total OSHA penalty of $15,200 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Big 3 Precision INC in Dearborn, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,200 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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