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Wholesale Trade · Los Angeles, CA

Coast Citrus Distributors

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Coast Citrus Distributors ranks #44,123 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$7,310
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#44,123
of 99,447 penalized employers

Coast Citrus Distributors in Los Angeles, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,310. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Coast Citrus Distributors 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,123 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Ware Manufacturing INC in Surgoinsville, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,300 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#44,123
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Coast Citrus Distributors compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Coast Citrus Distributors sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$7,310 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Coast Citrus Distributors.

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: 6YANK WASTE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9KAHUT 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: 2Coast Citrus Distrib…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Coast Citrus Distributors has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Coast Citrus Distributors in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Coast Citrus Distributors is the #2,129 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($7,310).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,310 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Coast Citrus Distributors Compares

Coast Citrus Distributors's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-06-12

Last Inspection

2020-02-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,437

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,437 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$7,310

Current Penalty Amount

$7,310

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,310

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Coast Citrus Distributors compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Coast Citrus Distributors Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $7,310 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,437 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Coast Citrus Distributors, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,310 here).

Automatic Distributors $7,301 NV Seneca Beverage Corporation $7,300 NY Ware Manufacturing INC $7,300 TN Sigma Marble and Granite, INC. $7,320 TX

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.

Magnum Electric Bikes
Salt Lake City, UT
0 inspections $0
Automatic Distributors
Sparks, NV
3 inspections $7,301
Seneca Beverage Corporation
Elmira, NY
3 inspections $7,300
Ware Manufacturing INC
Surgoinsville, TN
2 inspections $7,300
H&R Foods
Amarillo, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Coast Citrus Distributors's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Coast Citrus Distributors against Magnum Electric Bikes, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Coast Citrus Distributors's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Coast Citrus Distributors 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 Coast Citrus Distributors safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Coast Citrus Distributors's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Coast Citrus Distributors have? ▼
Coast Citrus Distributors has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,310.
How many OSHA inspections has Coast Citrus Distributors had? ▼
Coast Citrus Distributors has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-12 and the most recent on 2020-02-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Coast Citrus Distributors? ▼
Coast Citrus Distributors has been assessed $7,310 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Coast Citrus Distributors have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Coast Citrus Distributors has 1 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 Coast Citrus Distributors been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Coast Citrus Distributors, 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 Coast Citrus Distributors operate in? ▼
Coast Citrus Distributors operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). 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 Coast Citrus Distributors owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Coast Citrus Distributors 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 Coast Citrus Distributors rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Coast Citrus Distributors ranks #44,123 (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 Coast Citrus Distributors's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Coast Citrus Distributors's total OSHA penalty of $7,310 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, Ware Manufacturing INC in Surgoinsville, TN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,300 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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