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Wholesale Trade · Salem, OR

Advanced Tower Components INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advanced Tower Components INC ranks #95,444 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty30% serious
$320
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#95,444
of 99,447 penalized employers

Advanced Tower Components INC in Salem, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $320. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Advanced Tower Components INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,444 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Coastal Customs, LLC in Boynton Beach, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $311 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#95,444
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Advanced Tower Components INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Advanced Tower Components INC runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$320 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Advanced Tower Components INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARTINEK GRAIN & BIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TVEK ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SHIROKI NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DURLING NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15FRANK B. FUHRER HOLD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LAPHAM-HICKEY STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AL PARK PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26SENECA BEVERAGE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GENERAL DECOR MFG CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DORAL STEEL A DIV OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17KANE'S FURNITURE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0POWER PLAY DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WESTERN GRAIN MARKET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0M S INTERNATIONAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10R & R LUMBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GREENSTAR MID-AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CONSUMER PRODUCT DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEFCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LIEBOVICH BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Advanced Tower Compo…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Advanced Tower Components INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations 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.

Advanced Tower Components INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Advanced Tower Components INC is the #4,319 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($320).

How Advanced Tower Components INC Compares

Advanced Tower Components INC's 3.33 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 well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-17

Last Inspection

2014-02-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$107

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $107 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$320

Current Penalty Amount

$320

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Advanced Tower Components INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Advanced Tower Components INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $320 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $107 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Advanced Tower Components INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($320 here).

Minnesota Concrete Products INC DBA Pinnacle Group $325 MN Foundation Building Materials INC $311 FL Coastal Customs, LLC $311 FL Hawaiian Fresh Products INC $330 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Martinek Grain & Bins, INC. 3 insp. Greenville, TX Tvek Enterprises, INC. 3 insp. Mingo Junction, OH Shiroki North America INC 3 insp. Smithville, TN Kloeckner Metals Corporation 3 insp. Middletown, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Car Parts Distribution LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $320
Minnesota Concrete Products INC DBA Pinnacle Group
Owatonna, MN
2 inspections $325
Foundation Building Materials INC
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $311
Coastal Customs, LLC
Boynton Beach, FL
2 inspections $311
Chambers Brothers Door & Frame Specialties INC
Salem, OR
2 inspections $330

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What to do with this record

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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 Advanced Tower Components INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Advanced Tower Components INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Advanced Tower Components INC have? ▼
Advanced Tower Components INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $320.
How many OSHA inspections has Advanced Tower Components INC had? ▼
Advanced Tower Components INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-17 and the most recent on 2014-02-04. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Advanced Tower Components INC? ▼
Advanced Tower Components INC has been assessed $320 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Advanced Tower Components INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Advanced Tower Components INC has 3 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.
What industry does Advanced Tower Components INC operate in? ▼
Advanced Tower Components INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Advanced Tower Components INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Advanced Tower Components INC ranks #95,444 (the lower 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 Advanced Tower Components INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Advanced Tower Components INC's total OSHA penalty of $320 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Coastal Customs, LLC in Boynton Beach, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $311 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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