Establishment profile
METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
2700 EAST 28TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55406
424480 — Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. has accumulated 16 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $7,455 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 200 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 14 distinct standards shown · 16 citations in this view · $7,455 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 2 | 2 | $1,320 | Jan 2004 | Nov 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 2 | 2 | $900 | Aug 2008 | Nov 2025 |
| 182.653(02) | 1 | 1 | $1,980 | Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L | 1 | 1 | $420 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 D02 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $420 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 D | 1 | 1 | $420 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 G | 1 | 1 | $315 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 II | 1 | 1 | $315 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02III | 1 | 1 | $105 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1820.65308 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4244 within MN. Peer group: 200 employers. This establishment has 16 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 10 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-22 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $3,780 | |
| 2020-03-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-08-14 | Planned | 5 | 4 | $1,365 | |
| 2003-12-30 | Planned | 8 | 8 | $2,310 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 16 violations and $7,455 in total penalties.
- How does METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- METRO PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. operates in the fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.