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Wholesale Trade · Sylmar, CA

Darrell O Meddings SR

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Darrell O Meddings SR ranks #95,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$345
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Darrell O Meddings SR in Sylmar, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $345. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Darrell O Meddings SR 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Green Valley Nursery & Landscape in El Dorado Hills, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $345 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#95,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Darrell O Meddings SR compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Darrell O Meddings SR runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$345 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Darrell O Meddings SR.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREY EAGLE DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MARADYNE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMFINGER STEEL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CARDINAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DENKAVIT HOLDINGS US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIRST MATERIAL SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CUISINE SOLUTIONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EUROPATEX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNTERRA DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TNT TRUCK PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRANKLIN SANCHEZ ROO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WD GLASSVASE IMPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HAZEL COURT ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PAPARAZZI LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TECHNICOLOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARTIN OPERATING PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AIM FIBER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ESCOBEDO CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Darrell O Meddings SR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Darrell O Meddings SR has 2 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.

Darrell O Meddings SR in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Darrell O Meddings SR ranks #4,310 at $345 current penalty.

How Darrell O Meddings SR Compares

Darrell O Meddings SR's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-02

Last Inspection

2015-12-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$173

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $173 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$345

Current Penalty Amount

$345

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Darrell O Meddings SR compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Darrell O Meddings SR Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $345 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $173 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Darrell O Meddings SR, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($345 here).

McKesson Corporation $350 TN Total Office Concepts INC $350 WA Euro Lighting Designs INC $350 MI Valley Crest Foods $350 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Grey Eagle Distributors 2 insp. Maryland Heights, MO Allied Metals, LLC 2 insp. Miami, FL Maradyne Corporation 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Emfinger Steel CO., INC. 2 insp. Dothan, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Green Valley Nursery & Landscape
El Dorado Hills, CA
2 inspections $345
McKesson Corporation
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $350
Total Office Concepts INC
Walla Walla, WA
2 inspections $350
Euro Lighting Designs INC
Middleville, MI
2 inspections $350
Valley Crest Foods
Myrtle Point, OR
2 inspections $350

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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 Darrell O Meddings SR safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Darrell O Meddings SR's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Darrell O Meddings SR have? ▼
Darrell O Meddings SR has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $345.
How many OSHA inspections has Darrell O Meddings SR had? ▼
Darrell O Meddings SR has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-02 and the most recent on 2015-12-02. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Darrell O Meddings SR? ▼
Darrell O Meddings SR has been assessed $345 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Darrell O Meddings SR operate in? ▼
Darrell O Meddings SR operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423910). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Darrell O Meddings SR rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Darrell O Meddings SR ranks #95,202 (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 Darrell O Meddings SR's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Darrell O Meddings SR's total OSHA penalty of $345 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, Green Valley Nursery & Landscape in El Dorado Hills, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $345 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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