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Wholesale Trade · San Antonio, TX

Douglass W. King CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Douglass W. King CO. ranks #23,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,500
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

Douglass W. King CO. in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Douglass W. King CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Joyee's Recycling (2) in Madera, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#23,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Douglass W. King CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Douglass W. King CO. 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

$15,500 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Douglass W. King CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A&B AZUSA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL HARVEST OF CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DONGALEN ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELADIO LEZAMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U.S. LUMBER GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHREDDED SHINGLE DRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUSHCREEK FEED & SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24EAST COAST FRESH CUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BIG IRON ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE MONTE VISTA COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GRANITE RESOURCES CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PERDUE GRAIN & OILSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAVALLARO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EARTH FIRST RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE MCCUNE FARMERS U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOUT BROTHERS METAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TENNESSEE VALLEY REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHULMAN COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Douglass W. King CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Douglass W. King CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Douglass W. King CO. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Douglass W. King CO. ranks #1,105 at $15,500 current penalty.

How Douglass W. King CO. Compares

Douglass W. King CO.'s 4.00 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 (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-13

Last Inspection

2017-03-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $7,750 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$28,860

Current Penalty Amount

$15,500

Penalty Reduction

46.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,360 from the initial assessment of $28,860. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Douglass W. King CO. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Douglass W. King CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $15,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,750 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Douglass W. King CO., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,500 here).

Metalico Youngstown INC. $15,479 OH Certified Automotive Warehouse, INC. $15,521 IL Truitt and White Lumber Company $15,525 CA Cedar Creek LLC $15,470 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores INC. 2 insp. Roslindale, MA A&B Azusa, INC. 2 insp. West Covina, CA Global Harvest of Colorado, LLC 2 insp. Akron, CO Dongalen Enterprises INC 2 insp. Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Joyee's Recycling (2)
Madera, CA
0 inspections $0
Hemasource
Lenoir City, TN
0 inspections $0
Pueblo Fruits
Albuquerque, NM
0 inspections $0
Metalico Youngstown INC.
Girard, OH
2 inspections $15,479
Certified Automotive Warehouse, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $15,521

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What to do with this record

Use Douglass W. King CO.'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 Douglass W. King CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Douglass W. King CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Douglass W. King CO. have? ▼
Douglass W. King CO. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Douglass W. King CO. had? ▼
Douglass W. King CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-13 and the most recent on 2017-03-31. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Douglass W. King CO.? ▼
Douglass W. King CO. has been assessed $15,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,860 (a 46.3% reduction).
Does Douglass W. King CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Douglass W. King CO. has 8 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 Douglass W. King CO. operate in? ▼
Douglass W. King CO. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424590). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Douglass W. King CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Douglass W. King CO. ranks #23,301 (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 Douglass W. King CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Douglass W. King CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,500 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Joyee's Recycling (2) in Madera, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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