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Wholesale Trade · Wallingford, CT

Arnold Supply, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arnold Supply, INC. ranks #64,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$3,600
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#64,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arnold Supply, INC. in Wallingford, CT has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,600. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $3,115 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arnold Supply, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,115 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Cardinal Health INC. in Syracuse, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,731 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#64,125
of 99,447 penalized employers
$3,115
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 44/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Arnold Supply, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Arnold Supply, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,600 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Arnold Supply, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREGCO RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PRODUCERS LIVESTOCK …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2NOVA MUD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6RIDOUT LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3REAL APPLIANCE WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ATAMIAN HONDA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3OILTANKING HOUSTON, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MEX FLORES PRODUCE C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FRESH CREATIVE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CANTON FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GOLD COAST EAGLE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MRV SIDING SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SHORE CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LOFTY'S TEXTILE WAST…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4PETE'S GREENS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1THE MADDEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7JR METAL FRAMES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6LIBERTY DELI, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VINTAGE SUPPORT GROU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1FRANKLIN BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2Arnold Supply, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8
Arnold Supply, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 8 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.

Arnold Supply, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Arnold Supply, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,052 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($3,600 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Arnold Supply, INC. ranks #1,226 among 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($3,115).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,600 OSHA penalties plus $3,115 WHD back wages (46.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Arnold Supply, INC. Compares

Arnold Supply, INC.'s 8.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2016-01-20

Last Inspection

2016-01-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $3,600 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$7,200

Current Penalty Amount

$3,600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,715

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,600 from the initial assessment of $7,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,115
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,115
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$3,115

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Arnold Supply, INC. owed $3,115 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Arnold Supply, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Arnold Supply, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $3,600 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,600 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arnold Supply, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,600 here).

James R Enterprises INC $3,600 OK Recycle for Change $3,600 CA Panasonic Corporation of North America $3,600 NJ Alpine Metal Products $3,600 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Gregco Recycling INC 1 insp. Lakeland, FL Producers Livestock Auction Company 1 insp. San Angelo, TX Nova Mud 1 insp. Hobbs, NM Ridout Lumber Company of Conway 1 insp. Conway, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aaa Signs & Safety Products, INC.
Jonesboro, GA
2 inspections $6,720
Royal Street Junk Company, INC.
Mobile, AL
2 inspections $6,720
Cardinal Health INC.
Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $6,731
Greensburg Frozen Foods Co Inc
Greensburg, IN
0 inspections $0
Viterra USA
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $6,696

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What to do with this record

Use Arnold Supply, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Arnold Supply, INC. against Aaa Signs & Safety Products, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Arnold Supply, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Arnold Supply, INC. also carries $3,115 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Arnold Supply, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Arnold Supply, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 1 inspections, including 6 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 Arnold Supply, INC. have? ▼
Arnold Supply, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Arnold Supply, INC. had? ▼
Arnold Supply, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-20 and the most recent on 2016-01-20. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arnold Supply, INC.? ▼
Arnold Supply, INC. has been assessed $3,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,200 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $3,115 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Arnold Supply, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Arnold Supply, INC. has 6 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.
Has Arnold Supply, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Arnold Supply, INC., resulting in $3,115 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Arnold Supply, INC. operate in? ▼
Arnold Supply, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423710). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Arnold Supply, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Arnold Supply, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $3,115 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Arnold Supply, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arnold Supply, INC. ranks #64,125 (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 Arnold Supply, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Arnold Supply, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,600 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cardinal Health INC. in Syracuse, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,731 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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