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Wholesale Trade · Lyons, NY

Empire Merchants North, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Empire Merchants North, LLC ranks #24,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$14,571
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Empire Merchants North, LLC in Lyons, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,571. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Empire Merchants North, LLC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Sonny Glasbrenner, INC. in Clearwater, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,587 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#24,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Empire Merchants North, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Empire Merchants North, LLC 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

$14,571 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 Empire Merchants North, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUSHWICK METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRAIN COMMERCE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COAST CITRUS DISTRIB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED COMMERCE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PDM STEEL SERVICE CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LANDSBERG NEW JERSEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PROFESSIONAL PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PARKSITE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEPSICO BEVERAGE SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRATELLI BERRETA USA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SCRAP SOLUTIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ANGELUS BLOCK CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HUTTIG BUILDING PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SELECTIVE STONE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JC HORIZON LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUN-DROP BOTTLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16IMS GEORGIA STEEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOHAWK INDUSTRIES DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AVNET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FIRE LINE EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Empire Merchants Nor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Empire Merchants North, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Empire Merchants North, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Empire Merchants North, LLC ranks #1,181 at $14,571 current penalty.

How Empire Merchants North, LLC Compares

Empire Merchants North, LLC's 2.00 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

2

First Inspection

2016-03-04

Last Inspection

2019-10-09

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,286

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $7,286 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$20,449

Current Penalty Amount

$14,571

Penalty Reduction

28.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,878 from the initial assessment of $20,449. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Empire Merchants North, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Empire Merchants North, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $14,571 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,286 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Empire Merchants North, LLC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,571 here).

Arco Trading CO. $14,575 NJ Sonny Glasbrenner, INC. $14,587 FL Alter Trading Corporation $14,600 AL Georgetown Paper Stock of Rockville, INC. $14,540 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bushwick Metals LLC 2 insp. South Plainfield, NJ Grain Commerce INC 2 insp. Amboy, MN Coast Citrus Distribution DBA Coast Tropical 2 insp. McAllen, TX United Commerce Center, INC. 2 insp. Irving, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Arco Trading CO.
Hillside, NJ
2 inspections $14,575
Sonny Glasbrenner, INC.
Clearwater, FL
2 inspections $14,587
New Son, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Alter Trading Corporation
Mobile, AL
2 inspections $14,600
Georgetown Paper Stock of Rockville, INC.
Rockville, MD
3 inspections $14,540

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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 Empire Merchants North, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Empire Merchants North, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Empire Merchants North, LLC have? ▼
Empire Merchants North, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,571.
How many OSHA inspections has Empire Merchants North, LLC had? ▼
Empire Merchants North, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-04 and the most recent on 2019-10-09. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Empire Merchants North, LLC? ▼
Empire Merchants North, LLC has been assessed $14,571 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,449 (a 28.7% reduction).
Does Empire Merchants North, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Empire Merchants North, LLC has 4 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 Empire Merchants North, LLC operate in? ▼
Empire Merchants North, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424820). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Empire Merchants North, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Empire Merchants North, LLC ranks #24,814 (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 Empire Merchants North, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Empire Merchants North, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $14,571 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sonny Glasbrenner, INC. in Clearwater, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $14,587 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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