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Wholesale Trade · Solvay, NY

Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC ranks #12,056 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious
$27,100
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,056
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC in Solvay, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,100. 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 Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,056 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Everest Systems LLC in Houston, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $27,059 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#12,056
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$27,100 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHERITAGE GRAIN COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GOLDEN TRADERS WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FIBA TECHNOLOGIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ZANKER ROAD RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KAHUT WASTE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SPARTAN STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LANGLEY RECYCLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17H & H IRON AND METAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PULL-A-PART OF AUGUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9JASPER PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WINSTON WEAVER CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21REINHART FOODSERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COMFORT RESEARCH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PENNSYLVANIA STEEL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PEPSICO BEVERAGE SAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JOHN SNYDER TOOL INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MALOLO BEVERAGES & S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9REDEMTECH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11LOUIS PADNOS IRON & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Ben Weitsman & Son o…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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 Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC is the #506 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($27,100).

How Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC Compares

Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC's 4.00 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 (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-01-19

Last Inspection

2017-03-02

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,033

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,033 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% 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

$45,190

Current Penalty Amount

$27,100

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,090 from the initial assessment of $45,190. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $27,100 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,033 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,100 here).

Everest Systems LLC $27,059 TX Dingess Lumber Company $27,160 WV Agxplore International, LLC $27,188 MO Breakthru Beverage Wisconsin Metro-Milwaukee, LLC $27,008 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Heritage Grain Cooperative 3 insp. Bethany, IL C & S Wholesale Grocers, INC. 3 insp. Bethlehem, PA Golden Traders Wholesale INC 3 insp. Honolulu, HI Fiba Technologies, INC. 3 insp. Millbury, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Herald Office Supply
Columbia, SC
0 inspections $0
Y-C Nursery
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
LBI Boyd
Glendora, CA
0 inspections $0
Everest Systems LLC
Houston, TX
3 inspections $27,059
Dingess Lumber Company
Belington, WV
3 inspections $27,160

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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 Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 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 Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC have? ▼
Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC had? ▼
Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-19 and the most recent on 2017-03-02. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC? ▼
Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC has been assessed $27,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,190 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC has 11 serious violations, and 1 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 Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC operate in? ▼
Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC 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 Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC ranks #12,056 (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 Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC's total OSHA penalty of $27,100 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Everest Systems LLC in Houston, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $27,059 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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