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D&J Pallet Services INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), D&J Pallet Services INC. ranks #12,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$26,590
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#12,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

D&J Pallet Services INC. in Elliottsburg, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,590. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected D&J Pallet Services INC. 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tiger Enterprises, INC. in Plantsville, CT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,586 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#12,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How D&J Pallet Services INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows D&J Pallet Services INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$26,590 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is D&J Pallet Services INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIGNETICS OF MAINE, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RAMA FOODS MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31RMH FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20METALLIZED CARBON CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10TEMPEL HOLDINGS, LLC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4LUDELL MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SPECIAL METALS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN HOSE & HYDR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26MAX HOME, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9STANDARD CONCRETE PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL STRUCTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SILVER CITY ALUMINUM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SOUTHERN PLATING INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 42TH FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SCOTT'S FENCING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29PIPER INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20THE BRIAR HILL STONE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SMYRNA READY MIX CON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7D&J Pallet Services …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 28
D&J Pallet Services INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 28 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

D&J Pallet Services INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, D&J Pallet Services INC. sits at penalty rank #6,099 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($26,590 assessed).

How D&J Pallet Services INC. Compares

D&J Pallet Services INC.'s 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-06-20

Last Inspection

2021-04-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,648

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $6,648 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

7.1% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$84,629

Current Penalty Amount

$26,590

Penalty Reduction

68.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $58,039 from the initial assessment of $84,629. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How D&J Pallet Services INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric D&J Pallet Services INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 28 8.0
Total Penalty $26,590 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,648 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for D&J Pallet Services INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,590 here).

Sentry Equipment Erectors, INC. $26,588 VA Tiger Enterprises, INC. $26,586 CT Mary's Gone Crackers $26,585 CA Tri-Boro Shelving, INC. DBA Tri-Boro Shelving and Partition $26,584 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Lignetics of Maine, LLC 4 insp. Strong, ME Rama Foods Manufacture CORP 4 insp. Ontario, CA RMH Foods, LLC 4 insp. Morton, IL Metallized Carbon CORP. 4 insp. Ossining, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sentry Equipment Erectors, INC.
Forest, VA
2 inspections $26,588
Tiger Enterprises, INC.
Plantsville, CT
2 inspections $26,586
Pork King Packing
Marengo, IL
0 inspections $0
Mary's Gone Crackers
Gridley, CA
4 inspections $26,585
Tri-Boro Shelving, INC. DBA Tri-Boro Shelving and Partition
Farmville, VA
2 inspections $26,584

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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 D&J Pallet Services INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, D&J Pallet Services INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 4 inspections, including 24 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does D&J Pallet Services INC. have? ▼
D&J Pallet Services INC. has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,590.
How many OSHA inspections has D&J Pallet Services INC. had? ▼
D&J Pallet Services INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-20 and the most recent on 2021-04-12. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for D&J Pallet Services INC.? ▼
D&J Pallet Services INC. has been assessed $26,590 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $84,629 (a 68.6% reduction).
Does D&J Pallet Services INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. D&J Pallet Services INC. has 24 serious violations, and 2 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 D&J Pallet Services INC. operate in? ▼
D&J Pallet Services INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does D&J Pallet Services INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, D&J Pallet Services INC. ranks #12,370 (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 D&J Pallet Services INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
D&J Pallet Services INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,590 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tiger Enterprises, INC. in Plantsville, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,586 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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