Wholesale Trade Safety in Colorado
OSHA violations and inspection data for wholesale trade employers in Colorado
According to OSHA enforcement records, 367 wholesale trade employers in Colorado have accumulated 2,659 workplace safety violations across 637 inspections, with 1,566 classified as serious and $2,376,606 in total penalties. 202 employers received an F safety grade and 91 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 198 violations resulted in $664,424 in penalties.
Wholesale Trade Workplace Safety in Colorado
The wholesale trade sector is one of the most inspected industries in Colorado, with OSHA conducting 637 inspections across 367 employers. 1,566 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
202 wholesale trade employers in Colorado received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 91 received a D grade. Workers in Colorado's wholesale trade industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Wholesale Trade Employers in Colorado 25 shown of 367
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forney Industries | Fort Collins | 104 | F |
| Dawn Food Products | Denver | 55 | F |
| All Recycling | Englewood | 54 | F |
| Rio Grande | Denver | 51 | F |
| Wagner's | Flagler | 45 | F |
| Maverick Ranch Association | Denver | 44 | F |
| Rocky Mountain Recycling | Commerce City | 39 | F |
| Albertsons Distribution Center | Aurora | 38 | F |
| High Country Elevators | Dove Creek | 35 | F |
| Axis Steel | Craig | 34 | F |
| Direct Sign Wholesale | Denver | 34 | F |
| Trinidad Benham | Sterling | 33 | F |
| Utility Trailer Sales Colorado | Denver | 30 | F |
| Atlas Metal & Iron | Denver | 29 | F |
| Barton Leasing | Aurora | 27 | F |
| Southern Wine & Spirits of Colorado | Denver | 27 | F |
| Flagler Cooperative Association/arriba Site | Arriba | 26 | F |
| Central Distributing | Grand Junction | 25 | F |
| Merchants Metals Division of Mmi Products | Denver | 24 | F |
| Abc Moulding & Sign Supply | Aurora | 23 | F |
| Hylton Lumber | Salida | 22 | F |
| M&M Cooperative | Wray | 22 | F |
| Nidi Tec | Denver | 21 | F |
| Dochter Lumber & Sawmill | Trinidad | 20 | F |
| Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group | Pueblo | 20 | F |
Work in wholesale trade in Colorado?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.