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Wholesale Trade · Eden Prairie, MN

Alternative Business Furniture INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alternative Business Furniture INC ranks #87,444 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$910
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#87,444
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alternative Business Furniture INC in Eden Prairie, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $910. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alternative Business Furniture INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,444 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Hallis Produce INC in Tacoma, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $920 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#87,444
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alternative Business Furniture INC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$910 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Alternative Business Furniture INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.523.134.646.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJASPER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUNBELT POOL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONSERVIT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44ALPHA RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AAROMET METAL RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BOAR'S HEAD PROVISIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GOLDEN STATE FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1C S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RECYCLING CONCEPTS W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LOVING PETS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JAMES SKINNER BAKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AES DRILLING FLUIDS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1J C SNAVELY & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3T. H. SNIPES & SONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23GREENSTAR ALLENTOWN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ENCAP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13VENTRA FOWLERVILLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3B.P. LESKY DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21MID-COLUMBIA PRODUCERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FOOD AUTHORITY SOUTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Alternative Business…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Alternative Business Furniture INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Alternative Business Furniture INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Alternative Business Furniture INC is the #4,052 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($910).

How Alternative Business Furniture INC Compares

Alternative Business Furniture INC's 1.33 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 (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-03-11

Last Inspection

2011-10-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$303

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $303 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$1,300

Current Penalty Amount

$910

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $390 from the initial assessment of $1,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Alternative Business Furniture INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alternative Business Furniture INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $910 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $303 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alternative Business Furniture INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($910 here).

Awisco New York CORP $900 NY Ag Link Incorporated $900 WA Peyton's Mid-South Company $900 TN Kraft Foods North America $900 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jasper Products 3 insp. Joplin, MO Sunbelt Pool Products, LLC. 3 insp. Palm Coast, FL Conservit INC. 3 insp. Hagerstown, MD Alpha Resources LLC 3 insp. Stevensville, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Awisco New York CORP
Bronx, NY
2 inspections $900
Ag Link Incorporated
Dayton, WA
2 inspections $900
Peyton's Mid-South Company
Portland, TN
2 inspections $900
Kraft Foods North America
Farmington Hills, MI
2 inspections $900
Hallis Produce INC
Tacoma, WA
3 inspections $920

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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 Alternative Business Furniture INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alternative Business Furniture INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Alternative Business Furniture INC have? ▼
Alternative Business Furniture INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $910.
How many OSHA inspections has Alternative Business Furniture INC had? ▼
Alternative Business Furniture INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-11 and the most recent on 2011-10-12. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alternative Business Furniture INC? ▼
Alternative Business Furniture INC has been assessed $910 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,300 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Alternative Business Furniture INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alternative Business Furniture INC has 4 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 Alternative Business Furniture INC operate in? ▼
Alternative Business Furniture INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423210). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alternative Business Furniture INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alternative Business Furniture INC ranks #87,444 (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 Alternative Business Furniture INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alternative Business Furniture INC's total OSHA penalty of $910 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, Hallis Produce INC in Tacoma, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $920 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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