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Wholesale Trade · Meadville, PA

Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. ranks #47,059 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$6,685
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#47,059
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. in Meadville, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,685. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,059 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, South Side Control Supply CO. in Chicago, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,693 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#47,059
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,685 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPERVALU INC - MPLS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNITED BEVERAGE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FALER FEED STORE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25P & E FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COLUMBIA DISTRIBUTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JACK KENNEDY METAL P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6D&D TRANSPORT REFRIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TIGER AUTO SALVAGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35TRIMM'S SCAFFOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RAIL MODAL GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38HUNT FOREST PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SCRANTON EQUITY EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MYERS EQUIPMENT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24OWENS & MINOR DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RIVER VALLEY FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LANCE REEVES FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DULUTH LAWN & SPORT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12VANSINGEL FARMS PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ODOM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARROW-INTECHRA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Ernst Conservation S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,256 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,685 assessed).

How Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. Compares

Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC.'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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-02-11

Last Inspection

2023-02-17

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,228

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,228 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$10,349

Current Penalty Amount

$6,685

Penalty Reduction

35.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,664 from the initial assessment of $10,349. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $6,685 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,228 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,685 here).

Rudy, INC. $6,680 OH KMX Chemical Corporation $6,692 VA South Side Control Supply CO. $6,693 IL Stour 2, LLC $6,675 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Supervalu INC - MPLS Distrib Center 3 insp. Hopkins, MN United Beverage Company 3 insp. Kansas City, MO Faler Feed Store, INC. 3 insp. Canal Winchester, OH P & E Foods INC 3 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rudy, INC.
Covington, OH
2 inspections $6,680
KMX Chemical Corporation
New Church, VA
2 inspections $6,692
South Side Control Supply CO.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $6,693
Stour 2, LLC
Toledo, OH
2 inspections $6,675
Viterra USA
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $6,696

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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 Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. have? ▼
Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,685.
How many OSHA inspections has Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. had? ▼
Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-11 and the most recent on 2023-02-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC.? ▼
Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. has been assessed $6,685 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,349 (a 35.4% reduction).
Does Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. 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 Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. operate in? ▼
Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424910). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC. ranks #47,059 (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 Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ernst Conservation Seeds, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,685 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, South Side Control Supply CO. in Chicago, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,693 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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