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Wholesale Trade · Berlin, CT

Automated Material Handling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Automated Material Handling ranks #23,783 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$15,158
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,783
of 99,447 penalized employers

Automated Material Handling in Berlin, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,158. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Automated Material Handling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,783 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Central Steel Supply Company, INC. in Marlborough, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,152 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#23,783
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Automated Material Handling compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Automated Material Handling runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$15,158 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Automated Material Handling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCCS CONTRACTOR EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15DIXON TICONDEROGA CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SYSCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OA LOGISTICS SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WESTLAND FLORAL CO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COPITON USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CUMBERLAND RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRINCE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C&S WHOLESALE GROCER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HAULOTTE U.S., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRUCE SUPPLY CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABC SUPPLY CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BARTLETT GRAIN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOME SOURCE INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENTRY SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRACTOR SUPPLY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LANTER DISTRIBUTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUSHELS & BLOOMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Automated Material H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Automated Material Handling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Automated Material Handling in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Automated Material Handling ranks #1,128 at $15,158 current penalty.

How Automated Material Handling Compares

Automated Material Handling's 3.00 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 above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-19

Last Inspection

2016-08-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,579

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $7,579 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$17,490

Current Penalty Amount

$15,158

Penalty Reduction

13.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,332 from the initial assessment of $17,490. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Automated Material Handling compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Automated Material Handling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $15,158 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,579 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Automated Material Handling, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,158 here).

Central Steel Supply Company, INC. $15,152 MA Primo CORP $15,175 CA Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC. $15,130 RI Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. $15,213 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

CCS Contractor Equipment & Supply, LLC DBA Surebuilt 2 insp. Melrose Park, IL Strategic Materials, INC. 2 insp. East Troy, WI Dixon Ticonderoga Company 2 insp. Macon, GA Sysco Corporation 2 insp. Pleasant Grove, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pinky Footwear
City of Industry, CA
0 inspections $0
Central Steel Supply Company, INC.
Marlborough, MA
2 inspections $15,152
Brilliance
Boynton Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Primo CORP
Vernon, CA
2 inspections $15,175
Dave Handrigan Seafoods, INC.
Narragansett, RI
2 inspections $15,130

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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 Automated Material Handling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Automated Material Handling's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Automated Material Handling have? ▼
Automated Material Handling has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,158.
How many OSHA inspections has Automated Material Handling had? ▼
Automated Material Handling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-19 and the most recent on 2016-08-19. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Automated Material Handling? ▼
Automated Material Handling has been assessed $15,158 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,490 (a 13.3% reduction).
Does Automated Material Handling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Automated Material Handling has 5 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 Automated Material Handling operate in? ▼
Automated Material Handling operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Automated Material Handling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Automated Material Handling ranks #23,783 (the top quarter 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 Automated Material Handling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Automated Material Handling's total OSHA penalty of $15,158 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Steel Supply Company, INC. in Marlborough, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $15,152 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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