Grand Rapids, Michigan · Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers · NAICS 423720
Williams Distributing Co. has 5 OSHA inspections on record in Michigan, the first in 1989.
OSHA's last visit started on Nov 3, 2025 on a referral, in Saline.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 19 citation items: 7 serious and 12 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $9,200 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $5,680, down 38%.
Most often, OSHA cited 4081.685, (2 items).
For context, across all wholesale employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,425. Williams Distributing Co. averages $1,890 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
Williams Distributing Co. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company27136 Silo Dr., Saline, MI 48176 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $6,300 | $3,780 | Feb 2, 2026 | Final |
1840 Canyon Trail, Lansing, MI 48917 · Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.40114(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 408.41851(2) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 2025 | Final |
21211 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48034 · Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Jul 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Jul 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Jul 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 2009 | Closed |
658 Richmond Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $600 | $300 | Oct 31, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $600 | $300 | Oct 31, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $800 | $400 | Oct 31, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1994 | Closed |
658 Richmond N.w., Grand Rapids, MI 49504 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1990 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Grand Rapids site logged 4 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 154 workers: 2.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 2 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Distributing Company - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids · 2025 | 154 | 4 | 1 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Williams Distributing Co - Office Grand Rapids · 2022 | 227 | 16 | 1 | 7.4 | 1.7 |
| Williams Distributing Co - Holland - SM Grand Rapids · 2022 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 7.8 | 1.7 |
| WILLIAMS DISTRIBUTING CO.-Office Grand Rapids · 2021 | 233 | 19 | 13 | 8.4 | 1.9 |
| DISTRIBUTING WILLIAMS CO-Holland SM Grand Rapids · 2021 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 7.7 | 1.7 |
| Williams Distributing Co. - Office Grand Rapids · 2016 | 138 | 15 | 0 | 11.2 | 1.7 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1)
(f) Disconnecting means and circuits—(1) Motors and appliances. Each disconnecting means required by this subpart for motors and appliances shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident.
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)
(2) Guarding of live parts. (i) Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the following means:
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