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Wholesale TradeOSHA Violations & Inspection Records

This sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. Wholesalers sell goods to other businesses, retailers, and institutional clients.

Records current through May 6, 2026

1,452
Establishments
1,871
Inspections
4,241
Violations
$2,460,962
Total Penalties
Common Workplace Hazards

Common workplace hazards include forklift and powered industrial truck incidents, ergonomic injuries from material handling, and slips, trips, and falls in warehouse environments. Workers may also face risks from falling objects, loading dock operations, and exposure to stored chemicals.

Top Employers by Penalties in Wholesale Trade
EmployerInspectionsPenalties
ELITE LOGISTICS INC.3$71,500
PORT ELEVATOR-BROWNSVILLE, L.C.2$69,300
KERRY, INC.4$52,913
CONCRETE STRATEGIES LLC4$34,902
MEROLA SALES COMPANY, INC.3$30,600
TOMS AUTO SALVAGE1$27,592
WELL LUCK CO INC.4$26,115
CRYSTAL DISTRIBUTION INC1$24,300
PORTION PAC, INC.5$22,750
VITALIX INC1$22,200
FABRIC SAVE-A-THON INDUSTRIES INC.1$21,000
VITALIX INC1$21,000
LOS ANGELES RECYCLING CENTER1$20,700
ADVANCED STEEL RECOVERY INC.2$20,485
RAINBLOCK ROOFING LLC1$20,400
WHITLOCK METAL RECYCLERS, INC.1$20,000
LOCAL BOUNTI CORPORATION1$19,800
PIONEER STEEL CORPORATION7$19,355
STATE PIPE AND SUPPLY1$18,330
P & M BRICK & BLOCK, INC.3$18,100
Most Cited Standards in Wholesale Trade
StandardCitationsPenalties
1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01
126$39,257
1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01
67$12,285
1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
45$28,508
1910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I
43$26,814
1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02
43$3,125
1910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01
39$12,837
1910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02
39$1,391
1910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
38$45,388
1910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03
37$27,593
8001.400536$2,275
Top States for Wholesale Trade
StateEstablishmentsInspections
Washington221259
Oregon165194
North Carolina147188
California123152
Michigan97133
New York6079
Pennsylvania4274
Virginia4258
Massachusetts3752
New Jersey4051
Florida3243
Maryland3241
Texas3137
Indiana3136
Minnesota2436
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Data Source and Methodology

Data synced daily

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment grouping are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Company pages group inspection records by normalized employer name, city, and state as reported in OSHA records. That grouping is deterministic and non-fuzzy, but it is not a universal legal-entity identifier. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.