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Wholesale Trade · Barre, VT

East West General Traders, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), East West General Traders, INC. ranks #30,765 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,642
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,765
of 99,447 penalized employers

East West General Traders, INC. in Barre, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,642. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected East West General Traders, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,765 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Coronado Recycling Center in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#30,765
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows East West General Traders, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$11,642 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 East West General Traders, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMERCURY PLASTICS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMANUEL TIRE MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26KNAUS CHEESE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ANTHONY MARANO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN AG SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENERGY TRANSFER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLONIAL CONCRETE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STANDARD SALES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY SOLVENT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE GRANITE & MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TUBE CITY IMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEWPORT COMPUTER SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FAIR SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KMK HOLDING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUDUBON CO-OPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MCDONALD AUTO SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORDIC COLD STORAGE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITOL BEVERAGE SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RIO CREEK FEED MILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5East West General Tr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
East West General Traders, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

East West General Traders, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: East West General Traders, INC. is the #1,483 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($11,642).

How East West General Traders, INC. Compares

East West General Traders, INC.'s 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-02-02

Last Inspection

2018-12-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,821

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,821 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$11,642

Current Penalty Amount

$11,642

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How East West General Traders, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric East West General Traders, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $11,642 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,821 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for East West General Traders, INC., both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,642 here).

Lindstrom Metric LLC $11,650 IL Associated Wholesale Grocers INC $11,650 TN Rosenburg Ventures II, INC. $11,629 TX M&M Service Company $11,660 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mercury Plastics INC 2 insp. City of Industry, CA Emanuel Tire Management Virginia LLC 2 insp. Waverly, VA Knaus Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Rosendale, WI Anthony Marano Company 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coronado Recycling Center
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Lindstrom Metric LLC
Elgin, IL
3 inspections $11,650
Associated Wholesale Grocers INC
Goodlettsville, TN
6 inspections $11,650
Rosenburg Ventures II, INC.
Midland, TX
2 inspections $11,629
M&M Service Company
Carlinville, IL
2 inspections $11,660

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What to do with this record

Use East West General Traders, 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 East West General Traders, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, East West General Traders, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 East West General Traders, INC. have? ▼
East West General Traders, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,642.
How many OSHA inspections has East West General Traders, INC. had? ▼
East West General Traders, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-02 and the most recent on 2018-12-04. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for East West General Traders, INC.? ▼
East West General Traders, INC. has been assessed $11,642 in current OSHA penalties.
Does East West General Traders, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. East West General Traders, INC. has 5 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 East West General Traders, INC. operate in? ▼
East West General Traders, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423320). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does East West General Traders, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, East West General Traders, INC. ranks #30,765 (the upper 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 East West General Traders, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
East West General Traders, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,642 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Coronado Recycling Center in Los Angeles, 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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