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Wholesale Trade · Phenix City, AL

Alabama Fence Wholesale

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alabama Fence Wholesale has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$2,746
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,160
of 100,495 penalized employers

Alabama Fence Wholesale in Phenix City, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,746. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alabama Fence Wholesale 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ginop Sales INC in Alanson, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,750 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
29%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Alabama Fence Wholesale compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alabama Fence Wholesale runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,746 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Alabama Fence Wholesale

The federal enforcement record for Alabama Fence Wholesale in Phenix City, AL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (60.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $2,746 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,746 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,373. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-06-24 to 2021-02-03, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-06-24

Last Inspection

2021-02-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,373

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,373 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$2,746

Current Penalty Amount

$2,746

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Alabama Fence Wholesale compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alabama Fence Wholesale Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 5.4
Total Penalty $2,746 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,373 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alabama Fence Wholesale safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alabama Fence Wholesale's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 Alabama Fence Wholesale have? ▼
Alabama Fence Wholesale has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,746.
How many OSHA inspections has Alabama Fence Wholesale had? ▼
Alabama Fence Wholesale has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-06-24 and the most recent on 2021-02-03. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alabama Fence Wholesale? ▼
Alabama Fence Wholesale has been assessed $2,746 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Alabama Fence Wholesale have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alabama Fence Wholesale 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 Alabama Fence Wholesale operate in? ▼
Alabama Fence Wholesale operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423990). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Alabama Fence Wholesale's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alabama Fence Wholesale's total OSHA penalty of $2,746 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ginop Sales INC in Alanson, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,750 in current penalties.

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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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