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Wholesale Trade · Fort Worth, TX

Ben E. Keith Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ben E. Keith Company ranks #14,951 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
$22,940
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,951
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ben E. Keith Company in Fort Worth, TX 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: $22,940. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ben E. Keith Company 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 #14,951 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, Chemaid Laboratories, INC. in Saddle Brook, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $22,972 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#14,951
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 Ben E. Keith Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ben E. Keith Company runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$22,940 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ben E. Keith Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedECO.LOGIC BRANDS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE GIANT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SECURED FIBRES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FEDERAL ELECTRONICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MILLERCOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OHIO PACKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRESCA BROTHERS SAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ACCURATE CONVERTER R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NH KELMAN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13DORAN SEAFOOD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ABC SUPPLY CO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOTHAM SURGICAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRI STATE BEEF COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INTERSTATE SHREDDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1H&G ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLARKSON GRAIN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KELLER GRAIN & FEED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEALERS SUPPLY CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LORENE IMPORT & EXPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Ben E. Keith Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Ben E. Keith Company 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.

Ben E. Keith Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Ben E. Keith Company sits at penalty rank #674 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($22,940 assessed).

How Ben E. Keith Company Compares

Ben E. Keith Company'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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-03-10

Last Inspection

2020-03-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,470

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $11,470 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

$36,938

Current Penalty Amount

$22,940

Penalty Reduction

37.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,998 from the initial assessment of $36,938. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ben E. Keith Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ben E. Keith Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $22,940 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,470 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ben E. Keith Company, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,940 here).

Alaska Dot & PF $22,919 AK Chemaid Laboratories, INC. $22,972 NJ C & S Wholesale Grocers $22,888 CT Leslie's Poolmart, INC. $23,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Eco.Logic Brands INC. 2 insp. Manteca, CA The Giant Company 2 insp. Carlisle, PA Secured Fibres, INC. 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV Federal Electronics, INC. 2 insp. Cranston, RI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alaska Dot & PF
Juneau, AK
3 inspections $22,919
Chemaid Laboratories, INC.
Saddle Brook, NJ
4 inspections $22,972
Rivers Recylcing LLC
Kilgore, TX
0 inspections $0
C & S Wholesale Grocers
Suffield, CT
4 inspections $22,888
Leslie's Poolmart, INC.
Ontario, CA
2 inspections $23,000

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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 Ben E. Keith Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ben E. Keith Company'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 Ben E. Keith Company have? ▼
Ben E. Keith Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,940.
How many OSHA inspections has Ben E. Keith Company had? ▼
Ben E. Keith Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-03-10 and the most recent on 2020-03-10. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ben E. Keith Company? ▼
Ben E. Keith Company has been assessed $22,940 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,938 (a 37.9% reduction).
Does Ben E. Keith Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ben E. Keith Company 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 Ben E. Keith Company operate in? ▼
Ben E. Keith Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ben E. Keith Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ben E. Keith Company ranks #14,951 (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 Ben E. Keith Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ben E. Keith Company's total OSHA penalty of $22,940 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chemaid Laboratories, INC. in Saddle Brook, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $22,972 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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