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AZ Metro Distributors LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), AZ Metro Distributors LLC ranks #66,977 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,156
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,977
of 99,447 penalized employers

AZ Metro Distributors LLC in Edison, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,156. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected AZ Metro Distributors LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,977 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, R L Trucking in Medina, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#66,977
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How AZ Metro Distributors LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows AZ Metro Distributors LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,156 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is AZ Metro Distributors LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU. S. POSTAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10REACH INTERNATIONAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL DCP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RMB ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROSSCOUNTRY COURIER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WORLDWIDE MOVING & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE SAVE MART COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW PENN MOTOR EXPRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIAMOND SHINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRAPEVINE VISUAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3G&C FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PILOT THOMAS LOGISTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OAKLAND LOGISTICS SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DO IT NOW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALEUTIAN SPRAY FISHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FULL SERVICE WAREHOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13USPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AZ Metro Distributor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
AZ Metro Distributors LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

AZ Metro Distributors LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, AZ Metro Distributors LLC sits at penalty rank #2,869 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($3,156 assessed).

How AZ Metro Distributors LLC Compares

AZ Metro Distributors LLC's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-09-27

Last Inspection

2021-12-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,578

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,578 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$10,143

Current Penalty Amount

$3,156

Penalty Reduction

68.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,987 from the initial assessment of $10,143. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How AZ Metro Distributors LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric AZ Metro Distributors LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $3,156 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,578 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for AZ Metro Distributors LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,156 here).

Sundance Stevedoring, LLC $3,153 AK Aaa Cooper Transportation, INC. $3,150 FL Florida International Terminal, LLC $3,150 FL Lorenz Bus Service INC $3,150 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U. S. Postal Service - Spring Valley Station 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Reach International, INC. 2 insp. Suffolk, VA National DCP, LLC 2 insp. McDonough, GA RMB Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Middletown, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

R L Trucking
Medina, OH
0 inspections $0
Sundance Stevedoring, LLC
Dutch Harbor, AK
3 inspections $3,153
Skyflite Aviation , Inc.
Plantation, FL
0 inspections $0
Fishers Towing & Automotive
Granite Falls, NC
0 inspections $0
Aaa Cooper Transportation, INC.
Pompano Beach, FL
4 inspections $3,150

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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 AZ Metro Distributors LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, AZ Metro Distributors LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does AZ Metro Distributors LLC have? ▼
AZ Metro Distributors LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,156.
How many OSHA inspections has AZ Metro Distributors LLC had? ▼
AZ Metro Distributors LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-27 and the most recent on 2021-12-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for AZ Metro Distributors LLC? ▼
AZ Metro Distributors LLC has been assessed $3,156 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,143 (a 68.9% reduction).
Does AZ Metro Distributors LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. AZ Metro Distributors LLC has 2 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 AZ Metro Distributors LLC operate in? ▼
AZ Metro Distributors LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493190). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does AZ Metro Distributors LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, AZ Metro Distributors LLC ranks #66,977 (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 AZ Metro Distributors LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
AZ Metro Distributors LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,156 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, R L Trucking in Medina, OH is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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