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Wholesale Trade · Whittier, CA

Comfort Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Comfort Industries INC ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty11% serious
$5,600
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,176
of 99,447 penalized employers

Comfort Industries INC in Whittier, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Comfort Industries INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, National Plastics MFG CO., INC. in Easton, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,600 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#52,176
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Comfort Industries INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Comfort Industries INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$5,600 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 Comfort Industries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSERAMPORE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BRUCE R. PETTY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MULLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TURNIPSEED INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIANCE AG & GRAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROMEO & SONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AUTRY ENTERPRISES LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VANDER HAAG'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9F.J.& P.KRUSE,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FORGE TRUCK CENTERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GSC ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL PLASTICS MF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KING PACKAGING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TURF & GARDEN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TRI-STATE SURGICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLUMBUS SCRAP MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LYNK PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PALLET EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TEMPEL GRAIN ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Comfort Industries INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Comfort Industries INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Comfort Industries INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Comfort Industries INC sits at penalty rank #2,512 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($5,600 assessed).

How Comfort Industries INC Compares

Comfort Industries INC's 9.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-11

Last Inspection

2014-08-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $2,800 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$12,490

Current Penalty Amount

$5,600

Penalty Reduction

55.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,890 from the initial assessment of $12,490. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Comfort Industries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 18 5.5
Total Penalty $5,600 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,800 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Comfort Industries INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,600 here).

National Plastics MFG CO., INC. $5,600 PA Headwaters Resources, INC. $5,600 NY Allied Manufacturing Company $5,600 MO J&B Medical Supply Company INC $5,600 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Serampore Industries 2 insp. Houston, TX Bruce R. Petty INC. 2 insp. Davenport, IA Muller, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Turnipseed International, INC. 2 insp. Columbiana, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

National Plastics MFG CO., INC.
Easton, PA
2 inspections $5,600
Headwaters Resources, INC.
Jamesville, NY
2 inspections $5,600
Allied Manufacturing Company
Springfield, MO
2 inspections $5,600
J&B Medical Supply Company INC
Wixom, MI
2 inspections $5,600
Scrap IT, INC.
East Boston, MA
2 inspections $5,600

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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 Comfort Industries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Comfort Industries INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Comfort Industries INC have? ▼
Comfort Industries INC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Comfort Industries INC had? ▼
Comfort Industries INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-11 and the most recent on 2014-08-22. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Comfort Industries INC? ▼
Comfort Industries INC has been assessed $5,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,490 (a 55.2% reduction).
Does Comfort Industries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Comfort Industries 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.
What industry does Comfort Industries INC operate in? ▼
Comfort Industries INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423210). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Comfort Industries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Comfort Industries INC ranks #52,176 (the lower 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 Comfort Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Comfort Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,600 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, National Plastics MFG CO., INC. in Easton, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,600 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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