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Wholesale Trade · Madison, WI

Certco, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Certco, INC. ranks #37,015 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,352
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#37,015
of 99,447 penalized employers

Certco, INC. in Madison, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,352. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Certco, INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,015 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 Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Peterson Brothers, INC. in San Antonio, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,360 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#37,015
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Certco, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Certco, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$9,352 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Certco, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRD UNITED, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BURNS IRON & METAL CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SHOOTING GALLERY RAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RIPPLE GLASS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BROCKWAY-SMITH COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PEPSI BEVERAGES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1J & L TIRE & AUTO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AG LINK INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SUPERB SURFACES & DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TWIN MED, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4IKEA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FLEET PRIDE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EAST COAST FRESH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MANHATTAN BEER DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DANIELS & MILLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EWASTE RECYCLING SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LINDSTROM METRIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PSC METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Certco, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Certco, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Certco, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Certco, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,800 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($9,352 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,352 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Certco, INC. Compares

Certco, INC.'s 0.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-22

Last Inspection

2021-07-22

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,117

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $3,117 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

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

$14,753

Current Penalty Amount

$9,352

Penalty Reduction

36.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$9,352

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,401 from the initial assessment of $14,753. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
2

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Certco, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $9,352 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,117 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Certco, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,352 here).

Farmers CO-Op Equity Company $9,354 KS San Antonio Iron and Metal, LTD. $9,349 TX Peterson Brothers, INC. $9,360 TX Coastal Used Auto Parts & Recycling $9,366 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

RD United, LLC 3 insp. Denver, CO Burns Iron & Metal CO. 3 insp. Fremont, OH Shooting Gallery Range, INC. 3 insp. Orlando, FL Ripple Glass, LLC 3 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Farmers CO-Op Equity Company
Sawyer, KS
2 inspections $9,354
Leo's Recycling, Inc (Headquarters)
Sun Valley, CA
0 inspections $0
San Antonio Iron and Metal, LTD.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $9,349
1x1 Recycling (HQ - Van Nuys)
Van Nuys, CA
0 inspections $0
Peterson Brothers, INC.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $9,360

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What to do with this record

Use Certco, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Certco, INC. against Farmers CO-Op Equity Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Certco, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Certco, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Certco, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Certco, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Certco, INC. have? ▼
Certco, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,352.
How many OSHA inspections has Certco, INC. had? ▼
Certco, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-22 and the most recent on 2021-07-22. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Certco, INC.? ▼
Certco, INC. has been assessed $9,352 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,753 (a 36.6% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Certco, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Certco, INC. 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.
Has Certco, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Certco, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Certco, INC. operate in? ▼
Certco, INC. 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.
What should I do if Certco, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Certco, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Certco, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Certco, INC. ranks #37,015 (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 Certco, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Certco, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,352 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Peterson Brothers, INC. in San Antonio, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $9,360 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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