Wholesale Trade · Newark, OH

Arboris LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arboris LLC ranks #1,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 48 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty85% serious
$135,135
OSHA penalties
48
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arboris LLC in Newark, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 48 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $135,135. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arboris LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 48 violations, averaging 24.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 41 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, Big Boy Concessions in El Paso, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $1,600 in current penalties.

24.0
violations per inspection
85.4%
of violations were serious
#1,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 48 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (24.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Arboris LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Arboris LLC runs far above peers (14.8x 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

$135,135 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($135,135) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $135,135 $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 Arboris LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWA317953577 - JESSIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NOVOLEX DURO BAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EATON STEEL BAR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C & J METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TAMPA BAY STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENDOG RECYCLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WORLDWISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EILLIEN'S CANDIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAMUEL,SON & CO.INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JACK TUCHTEN WHOLESA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDDLE TENNESSEE REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JUPITER ALUMINUM COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLSTATE TENT INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GASTON SEALEY COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROLLED ALLOYS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BROWNSVILLE SCRAP PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TORY BURCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUE FABRICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY WHOLESALE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Arboris LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48
Arboris LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 48 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.

Arboris LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Arboris LLC ranks #39 at $135,135 current penalty.

How Arboris LLC Compares

Arboris LLC's 24.00 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 far above peers (14.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-22

Last Inspection

2018-04-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

24.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$67,568

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 24.0 violations per visit. That's $67,568 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

41

Serious

85.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

14.6% 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

$180,180

Current Penalty Amount

$135,135

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45,045 from the initial assessment of $180,180. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Arboris LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Arboris LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 48 5.5
Total Penalty $135,135 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $67,568 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arboris LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($135,135 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

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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 Arboris LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Arboris LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 48 violations across 2 inspections, including 41 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Arboris LLC have?
Arboris LLC has 48 OSHA violations on record, including 41 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $135,135.
How many OSHA inspections has Arboris LLC had?
Arboris LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-22 and the most recent on 2018-04-25. This averages 24.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arboris LLC?
Arboris LLC has been assessed $135,135 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $180,180 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Arboris LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Arboris LLC has 41 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 Arboris LLC operate in?
Arboris LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Arboris LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arboris LLC ranks #1,072 (the top 1% 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 Arboris LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Arboris LLC's total OSHA penalty of $135,135 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (14.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Big Boy Concessions in El Paso, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,600 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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