THE COLUMBUS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
4949 FREEWAY DRIVE EAST, COLUMBUS, OH 43229 · NAICS 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
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Inspection records
Jan 8, 2025#347966152Jan 8, 2025Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#347966152$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347966152
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 8, 2025
- Closed
- Jan 29, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 245
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4949 Freeway Dr E, Columbus, OH 43229
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jul 23, 2009#313150039Jul 23, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#313150039$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313150039
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 23, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 11, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 270
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4949 Freeway Drive East, Columbus, OH 43229
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jul 14, 2009#313149866Jul 14, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313149866$2,8896 viol.6 violations$2,889 in penalties
Inspection #313149866
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 14, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 19, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 270
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,125
- Penalties on Record
- $2,889
- Site Address
- 4949 Freeway Drive East, Columbus, OH 43229
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 IIB | Serious | 4 | 5 | $1,125 | $788 | Aug 10, 2009 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $788 | Aug 10, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A02 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,875 | $1,313 | Aug 25, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 25, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 25, 2009 | - | - |
May 28, 1998#122048234May 28, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#122048234$7,4257 viol.7 violations$7,425 in penalties
Inspection #122048234
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 4, 1998
- Closed
- Jul 16, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 220
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,425
- Penalties on Record
- $7,425
- Site Address
- 4949 Freeway Drive East, Columbus, OH 43229
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A01 | Serious | 1 | 133 | $1,375 | $1,375 | Jul 5, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 133 | $1,375 | $1,375 | Jun 23, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 133 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Jul 21, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M12 | Serious | 1 | 133 | $1,925 | $1,925 | Jun 23, 1998 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 133 | $825 | $825 | Jul 21, 1998 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 133 | $825 | $825 | Jul 21, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 133 | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1998 | - | - |
Feb 25, 1982#215022104Feb 25, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215022104$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215022104
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1982
- Closed
- Mar 29, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 85
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Freeway Drive North, Columbus, OH 43229
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 B02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 1982 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
5 inspections, 1982 to 2025. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods, 15,578 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverage merchant wholesalers reported 5.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 3.7%; NAICS 4248 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source