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Wholesale Trade · Tracy, CA

Abel Mendoza INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abel Mendoza INC ranks #46,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,750
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abel Mendoza INC in Tracy, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,750. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Abel Mendoza INC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Dales Recycling Partnership in Milan, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,750 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#46,824
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Abel Mendoza INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Abel Mendoza INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,750 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Abel Mendoza INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHERR FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COOPER FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C & D RECYCLING OF W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14UNITED STEEL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INGRAM MICRO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DAVE HANDRIGAN SEAFO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HORIZON STONE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27OKON METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRIANGLE QUALITY FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ADM GRAIN RIVER SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CASS NV LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHOICE STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MR. SPROUT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EARLY DAWN REFRESHME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17RIMEI INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ERGOMAT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Abel Mendoza INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Abel Mendoza INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Abel Mendoza INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Abel Mendoza INC is the #2,244 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($6,750).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,750 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Abel Mendoza INC Compares

Abel Mendoza INC's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-10

Last Inspection

2016-08-08

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,375 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,500

Current Penalty Amount

$6,750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,750

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,750 from the initial assessment of $13,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Abel Mendoza INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Abel Mendoza INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $6,750 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,375 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Abel Mendoza INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,750 here).

Dales Recycling Partnership $6,750 TN Sic Recycling, INC. $6,750 IL Dade Paper & Bag CO. $6,750 FL Mark & Son Metal Products, INC. $6,750 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Herr Foods, INC. 2 insp. Nottingham, PA Cooper Farms, INC. 2 insp. Monmouth, ME Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX C & D Recycling of WI LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jerome Beverage, Inc.
Pierre, SD
0 inspections $0
Dales Recycling Partnership
Milan, TN
2 inspections $6,750
Sic Recycling, INC.
Riverton, IL
3 inspections $6,750
Dade Paper & Bag CO.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $6,750
Mark & Son Metal Products, INC.
New York, NY
2 inspections $6,750

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What to do with this record

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  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Abel Mendoza INC against Jerome Beverage, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Abel Mendoza INC also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abel Mendoza INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Abel Mendoza INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Abel Mendoza INC have? ▼
Abel Mendoza INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Abel Mendoza INC had? ▼
Abel Mendoza INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-10 and the most recent on 2016-08-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Abel Mendoza INC? ▼
Abel Mendoza INC has been assessed $6,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,500 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Abel Mendoza INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Abel Mendoza INC has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Abel Mendoza INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Abel Mendoza INC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Abel Mendoza INC operate in? ▼
Abel Mendoza INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Abel Mendoza INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Abel Mendoza INC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Abel Mendoza INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Abel Mendoza INC ranks #46,824 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Abel Mendoza INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Abel Mendoza INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,750 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dales Recycling Partnership in Milan, TN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,750 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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