Wholesale Trade · Meadville, PA

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. ranks #38,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty79% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$8,800
OSHA penalties: 38
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #38,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. in Meadville, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 38 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 30 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Grainco FS, INC. in Mazon, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $8,780 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection: 78.9%
of violations were serious: #38,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$8,800
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$8,800 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC..

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 38 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.

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. is the #1,877 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($8,800).

How Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. Compares

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC.'s 9.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-18

Last Inspection

2014-12-30

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $2,200 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

78.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

2.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

18.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$37,540

Current Penalty Amount

$8,800

Penalty Reduction

76.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,740 from the initial assessment of $37,540. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	38	5.5
Total Penalty	$8,800	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,200	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,800 here).

Choice Tire, LLC $8,800 CT Beaver Machine INC. $8,796 WI Grainco FS, INC. $8,780 IL Newnan Salvage Company, INC. $8,780 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Bongards' South, LLC 4 insp. Humboldt, TN Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Mopar Marysville PDC 4 insp. Marysville, MI Ag-Land FS, INC. 4 insp. Green Valley, IL Scotch & Gulf Lumber, LLC 4 insp. Mobile, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Newnan Salvage Company, INC.

Newnan, GA

2 inspections $8,780

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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 Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 4 inspections, including 30 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 Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. have? ▼

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. has 38 OSHA violations on record, including 30 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,800.

How many OSHA inspections has Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. had? ▼

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-18 and the most recent on 2014-12-30. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC.? ▼

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. has been assessed $8,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,540 (a 76.6% reduction).

Does Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. has 30 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. operate in? ▼

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423920). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC. ranks #38,848 (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 Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Allegheny Surplus Outlet, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,800 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Grainco FS, INC. in Mazon, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $8,780 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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