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Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service ranks #41,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,904
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service in Eau Claire, WI 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: $7,904. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Joseph General Construction - Bedell Terrace in Bronx, NY is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#41,940
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$7,904 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED CUSTOM HOMES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10A-CLASS CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SKI MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COMPLETE ENHANCEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ABC ROOFING & SIDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9C & S RESIDENTIAL RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PANTHERA PAINTING IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37GREATER BOSTON ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KIRK D PEARSON CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LUIS CONTRERAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25M. J. ELECTRIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLACK CREEK BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4B COMM CONSTRUCTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KENNY'S RENOVATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A E M CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ELLA S.A. CONTRACTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEST END CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MILLARD ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TDA GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13F.L. CRANE AND SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Benedict Refrigerati…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service sits at penalty rank #12,013 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($7,904 assessed).

How Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service Compares

Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-02-04

Last Inspection

2025-04-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,952

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,952 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

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

$12,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,904

Penalty Reduction

34.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,096 from the initial assessment of $12,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $7,904 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,952 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,904 here).

Abc American Building Contractors $7,904 FL Drywall Systems Plus, INC $7,900 KY Rojas Roofing $7,908 LA John Ascuaga's Nugget $7,908 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Custom Homes, LLC 2 insp. Orland Park, IL A-Class Construction Corporation 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Ski Masonry, LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Complete Enhancement, LLC. 2 insp. Odenton, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tom Van Handel CORP
Appleton, WI
3 inspections $7,904
Abc American Building Contractors
Fort Myers, FL
2 inspections $7,904
Joseph General Construction - Bedell Terrace
Bronx, NY
0 inspections $0
Drywall Systems Plus, INC
Fort Knox, KY
2 inspections $7,900
Rojas Roofing
Baton Rouge, LA
2 inspections $7,908

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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 Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service'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 Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service have? ▼
Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,904.
How many OSHA inspections has Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service had? ▼
Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-02-04 and the most recent on 2025-04-22. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service? ▼
Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service has been assessed $7,904 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,000 (a 34.1% reduction).
Does Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service 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 Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service operate in? ▼
Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service ranks #41,940 (the upper 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 Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Benedict Refrigeration Service, INC DBA Benedict Sales and Service's total OSHA penalty of $7,904 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Joseph General Construction - Bedell Terrace in Bronx, NY is a similar construction 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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