This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Distribution Unlimited Safety Record

Rotterdam, NY · Transportation & Warehousing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 12/29/2011

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Distribution Unlimited in Rotterdam, New York has 42 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $19,874 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2011.

Distribution Unlimited, located in Rotterdam, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 42 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $19,874.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

42 Violations
10 Inspections
26 Serious
$19,874 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($17,249)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($225)
Repeat?
1 ($2,400)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 1976
1910.0036 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1991
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1976
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $40,750 in penalties for Distribution Unlimited, later reduced to $19,874 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
11 citations $6,622
1910.0036 OSHA Standard
7 citations $6,320
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $1,110
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $680
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations $840
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/29/2011 Complaint? Rotterdam, NY 5 $1,500
06/27/2006 Planned? Rotterdam, NY 5 $4,200
03/24/2003 Complaint? Rotterdam, NY 6 $4,024
10/02/1998 Complaint? Rotterdam, NY 2 $0
09/25/1991 Complaint? Rotterdam, NY 14 $10,000
07/14/1978 Complaint? Rotterdam, NY 2 $0
05/24/1978 Planned? Rotterdam, NY 0 $0
04/11/1978 Follow-Up? Rotterdam, NY 0 $0
03/17/1978 Complaint? Rotterdam, NY 4 $150
02/09/1976 Planned? Rotterdam, NY 4 $0

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