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Wholesale Trade · Orange, CT

Dichello Distributors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dichello Distributors, INC. ranks #24,882 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty56% serious
$14,520
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#24,882
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dichello Distributors, INC. in Orange, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dichello Distributors, INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,882 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Marathon Petroleum Company in Garyville, LA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,502 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#24,882
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dichello Distributors, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dichello Distributors, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$14,520 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Dichello Distributors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POCONO SPRINGS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17AGRISOURCE, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COASTAL BEVERAGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 621ST CENTURY ENVIRON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DIROSA WELDING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SHINE BROS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MISSION FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MULTILINK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SETZER FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 484 LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DELMONTE FRESH PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ZEN-NOH GRAIN CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CLEAN ALL OF SYRACUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DALTON ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BAZE CHEMICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 43AGE INDUSTRIES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RURAL KING SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Dichello Distributor…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Dichello Distributors, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Dichello Distributors, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Dichello Distributors, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,184 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($14,520 assessed).

How Dichello Distributors, INC. Compares

Dichello Distributors, INC.'s 3.00 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-02-11

Last Inspection

2019-04-02

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,840 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

33.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$22,500

Current Penalty Amount

$14,520

Penalty Reduction

35.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,980 from the initial assessment of $22,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Dichello Distributors, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $14,520 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,840 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dichello Distributors, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,520 here).

Van Voorst Lumber Company, INC. $14,518 IL Robinson & Belew INC $14,525 TN Pepsico Beverage Sales, LLC $14,502 WI Marathon Petroleum Company $14,502 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Strategic Materials, Incorporated 3 insp. Franklin, MA Pocono Springs Company 3 insp. Mount Pocono, PA Agrisource, INC 3 insp. Burley, ID Coastal Beverage Company, INC. 3 insp. Farmville, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Van Voorst Lumber Company, INC.
Union Hill, IL
2 inspections $14,518
Robinson & Belew INC
Sharon, TN
2 inspections $14,525
Ararat Import & Export Co.LLC
Raleigh, NC
0 inspections $0
Pepsico Beverage Sales, LLC
Pleasant Prairie, WI
2 inspections $14,502
Marathon Petroleum Company
Garyville, LA
3 inspections $14,502

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Dichello Distributors, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dichello Distributors, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Dichello Distributors, INC. have? ▼
Dichello Distributors, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Dichello Distributors, INC. had? ▼
Dichello Distributors, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-11 and the most recent on 2019-04-02. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dichello Distributors, INC.? ▼
Dichello Distributors, INC. has been assessed $14,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,500 (a 35.5% reduction).
Does Dichello Distributors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dichello Distributors, INC. has 5 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Dichello Distributors, INC. operate in? ▼
Dichello Distributors, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424810). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dichello Distributors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dichello Distributors, INC. ranks #24,882 (the top quarter 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 Dichello Distributors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dichello Distributors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,520 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Marathon Petroleum Company in Garyville, LA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $14,502 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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