Wholesale Trade · Aurora, CO

Barton Leasing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Barton Leasing, INC. ranks #16,784 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty46% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$20,767
OSHA penalties: 26
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #16,784
of 99,447 penalized employers

Barton Leasing, INC. in Aurora, CO has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,767. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Barton Leasing, INC. 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 5.2 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,784 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Doreva Produce Company, INC. in Livingston, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $20,750 in current penalties.

5.2
violations per inspection: 46.2%
of violations were serious: #16,784
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 14/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (5.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Barton Leasing, INC.

$20,767
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Barton Leasing, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$20,767 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Barton Leasing, INC..

Barton Leasing, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Barton Leasing, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Barton Leasing, INC. is the #766 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($20,767).

How Barton Leasing, INC. Compares

Barton Leasing, INC.'s 5.20 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-07-10

Last Inspection

2017-01-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,153

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 5.2 violations per visit. That's $4,153 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

46.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

7.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

46.2% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$35,474

Current Penalty Amount

$20,767

Penalty Reduction

41.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,707 from the initial assessment of $35,474. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric	Barton Leasing, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.0
Violations	26	5.5
Total Penalty	$20,767	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,153	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Barton Leasing, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,767 here).

JS Global Seafood INC $20,769 FL Medco Corporation $20,752 MO Doreva Produce Company, INC. $20,750 CA Bango Refining NV. LLC $20,790 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Republic National Distributing Company 5 insp. Brownstown Township, MI Phelps Industries, LLC 5 insp. Janesville, WI Natural Stone Solutions Finest of Sarasota, LLC 5 insp. Sarasota, FL Premier South LLC 5 insp. Baton Rouge, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

JS Global Seafood INC

Orlando, FL

2 inspections $20,769

Medco Corporation

Saint Louis, MO

2 inspections $20,752

Doreva Produce Company, INC.

Livingston, CA

4 inspections $20,750

Bango Refining NV. LLC

Fallon, NV

2 inspections $20,790

Koch Foods of Gadsden LLC

Gadsden, AL

7 inspections $20,791

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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 Barton Leasing, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Barton Leasing, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 5 inspections, including 12 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 Barton Leasing, INC. have? ▼

Barton Leasing, INC. has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,767.

How many OSHA inspections has Barton Leasing, INC. had? ▼

Barton Leasing, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-10 and the most recent on 2017-01-11. This averages 5.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Barton Leasing, INC.? ▼

Barton Leasing, INC. has been assessed $20,767 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,474 (a 41.5% reduction).

Does Barton Leasing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Barton Leasing, INC. has 12 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Barton Leasing, INC. operate in? ▼

Barton Leasing, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423320). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Barton Leasing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Barton Leasing, INC. ranks #16,784 (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 Barton Leasing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Barton Leasing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,767 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Doreva Produce Company, INC. in Livingston, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $20,750 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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