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Wholesale Trade · Lithonia, GA

Earle M. Jorgensen Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Earle M. Jorgensen Company ranks #21,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$16,630
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Earle M. Jorgensen Company in Lithonia, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,630. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Earle M. Jorgensen Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Triple B Corporation in Anchorage, AK is another wholesale trade employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $16,626 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#21,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Earle M. Jorgensen Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Earle M. Jorgensen Company runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$16,630 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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 Earle M. Jorgensen Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE PORTLAND GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RELIABLE WHOLESALE L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EDDIE KANE STEEL PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CONTAINER DISTRIBUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16THE ANDALE FARMERS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAINBOW EXTREME SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KEARNY STEEL CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAQ, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOLDEN STATE LUMBER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTH CAROLINA MEAT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29GRUBMARKET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14A-1 ROOFING & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RUF US, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10O.O. ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PERMATRON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UMBRELLA TECH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINDSTONE MEDICAL PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WHITE ROSE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SYSCO FOOD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JANZIMAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Earle M. Jorgensen C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Earle M. Jorgensen Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Earle M. Jorgensen Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Earle M. Jorgensen Company ranks #1,013 at $16,630 current penalty.

How Earle M. Jorgensen Company Compares

Earle M. Jorgensen Company's 1.00 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-06-18

Last Inspection

2018-07-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,315

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $8,315 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$20,325

Current Penalty Amount

$16,630

Penalty Reduction

18.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,695 from the initial assessment of $20,325. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Earle M. Jorgensen Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Earle M. Jorgensen Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $16,630 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,315 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Earle M. Jorgensen Company, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,630 here).

Triple B Corporation $16,626 AK Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC $16,643 AK United Fruit and Produce CO. $16,648 MO Roofers Mart, INC. DBA Roofers Mart Exterior Building Products $16,599 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Portland Group, INC. 2 insp. N Billerica, MA Reliable Wholesale Lumber, INC. 2 insp. Riverside, CA Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. 2 insp. Trenton, NJ Container Distributors, INC. 2 insp. Venice, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Triple B Corporation
Anchorage, AK
5 inspections $16,626
Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC
Cordova, AK
2 inspections $16,643
United Fruit and Produce CO.
Saint Louis, MO
4 inspections $16,648
Roofers Mart, INC. DBA Roofers Mart Exterior Building Products
Belleville, IL
2 inspections $16,599
Hydrite Chemical Company
Oshkosh, WI
5 inspections $16,663

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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 Earle M. Jorgensen Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Earle M. Jorgensen Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Earle M. Jorgensen Company have? ▼
Earle M. Jorgensen Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,630.
How many OSHA inspections has Earle M. Jorgensen Company had? ▼
Earle M. Jorgensen Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-18 and the most recent on 2018-07-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Earle M. Jorgensen Company? ▼
Earle M. Jorgensen Company has been assessed $16,630 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,325 (a 18.2% reduction).
Does Earle M. Jorgensen Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Earle M. Jorgensen Company has 1 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 Earle M. Jorgensen Company operate in? ▼
Earle M. Jorgensen Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Earle M. Jorgensen Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Earle M. Jorgensen Company ranks #21,553 (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 Earle M. Jorgensen Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Earle M. Jorgensen Company's total OSHA penalty of $16,630 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Triple B Corporation in Anchorage, AK is a similar wholesale trade employer with $16,626 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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