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Wholesale Trade · Syracuse, NY

Cardinal Health INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cardinal Health INC. ranks #46,871 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$6,731
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#46,871
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cardinal Health INC. in Syracuse, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,731. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cardinal Health INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,871 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Arnold Supply, INC. in Wallingford, CT is another wholesale trade employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $3,600 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#46,871
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cardinal Health INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cardinal Health INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,731 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cardinal Health INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHERN WINDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28POLLOCK INVESTMENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ACME BRICK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CLEARFIELD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BROWN MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11THE AMERICAN BOTTLIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NORED, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AEROVISION INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ANDERSON HAY & GRAIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GRAINCO FS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AMERILUX INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TRIDENT SEAFOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35MNP CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HERITAGE COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SIMS METAL MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TEXTBOOK BROKERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MUCCI PAC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BUNGE NORTH AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BAYOU MILLWORK & WIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ITTNER BEAN & GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Cardinal Health INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Cardinal Health INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Cardinal Health INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Cardinal Health INC. sits at penalty rank #2,250 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,731 assessed).

How Cardinal Health INC. Compares

Cardinal Health INC.'s 1.67 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-01-09

Last Inspection

2021-04-22

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,244

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $2,244 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$9,324

Current Penalty Amount

$6,731

Penalty Reduction

27.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,593 from the initial assessment of $9,324. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Cardinal Health INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $6,731 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,244 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cardinal Health INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,731 here).

Aaa Signs & Safety Products, INC. $6,720 GA Royal Street Junk Company, INC. $6,720 AL Abel Mendoza INC $6,750 CA Dade Paper & Bag CO. $6,750 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Northern Windustrial CO. 3 insp. Newington, CT Pollock Investments Incorporated 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Acme Brick Company 3 insp. Denton, TX Clearfield INC 3 insp. Plymouth, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Med Equip Medical Rentals
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
Aaa Signs & Safety Products, INC.
Jonesboro, GA
2 inspections $6,720
Royal Street Junk Company, INC.
Mobile, AL
2 inspections $6,720
Arnold Supply, INC.
Wallingford, CT
1 inspections $3,600
Abel Mendoza INC
Tracy, CA
2 inspections $6,750

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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 Cardinal Health INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cardinal Health INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cardinal Health INC. have? ▼
Cardinal Health INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,731.
How many OSHA inspections has Cardinal Health INC. had? ▼
Cardinal Health INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-09 and the most recent on 2021-04-22. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cardinal Health INC.? ▼
Cardinal Health INC. has been assessed $6,731 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,324 (a 27.8% reduction).
Does Cardinal Health INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cardinal Health INC. has 3 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 Cardinal Health INC. operate in? ▼
Cardinal Health INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424210). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cardinal Health INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cardinal Health INC. ranks #46,871 (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 Cardinal Health INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cardinal Health INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,731 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arnold Supply, INC. in Wallingford, CT is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,600 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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