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Wholesale Trade · Ferndale, WA

Friese Hide & Tallow CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Friese Hide & Tallow CO ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Friese Hide & Tallow CO in Ferndale, WA 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: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Friese Hide & Tallow 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 #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Baldor Electric Company in Kings Mountain, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#91,681
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 Friese Hide & Tallow CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Friese Hide & Tallow CO runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Friese Hide & Tallow CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDCO ENVIRONMENTAL & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TROIS ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GAVILON GRAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JACKSON BEVERAGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. TRAILER PARTS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SIOUX CITY COMPRESSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ROBERT WALLICK ASSOC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HUTCHISON MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE HOLT PAPER AND C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21RESTAURANT DEPOT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIDSTATE BAKERY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HI-WAY AUTO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8L&W SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INDUSTRIAL STEEL & W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PICKETT SALVAGE LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUDY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ELYSIUM TILE FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAGRAM PAPER STOCK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6YOUNG'S MARKET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADESA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Friese Hide & Tallow…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Friese Hide & Tallow 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.

Friese Hide & Tallow CO in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Friese Hide & Tallow CO is the #4,172 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($600).

How Friese Hide & Tallow CO Compares

Friese Hide & Tallow 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 well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-20

Last Inspection

2012-06-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Friese Hide & Tallow CO compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Friese Hide & Tallow CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $600 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Friese Hide & Tallow CO, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($600 here).

Baldor Electric Company $600 NC Rebecca Alexander DBA Genesis Recycling $600 TN Venge Vineyards $600 CA Alro Steel CORP $600 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dco Environmental & Recycling 2 insp. Jackson, MO Trois Enterprises INC 2 insp. Laredo, TX Gavilon Grain, LLC 2 insp. Nebraska City, NE Jackson Beverage, LLC 2 insp. Lagrange, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Washington Cedar & Supply
Olympia, WA
2 inspections $600
Baldor Electric Company
Kings Mountain, NC
2 inspections $600
Venge Vineyards
Calistoga, CA
2 inspections $600
Rebecca Alexander DBA Genesis Recycling
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $600
Alro Steel CORP
Jackson, MI
2 inspections $600

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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 Friese Hide & Tallow CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Friese Hide & Tallow CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Friese Hide & Tallow CO have? ▼
Friese Hide & Tallow CO has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Friese Hide & Tallow CO had? ▼
Friese Hide & Tallow CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-20 and the most recent on 2012-06-20. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Friese Hide & Tallow CO? ▼
Friese Hide & Tallow CO has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Friese Hide & Tallow CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Friese Hide & Tallow CO has 6 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 Friese Hide & Tallow CO operate in? ▼
Friese Hide & Tallow 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 Friese Hide & Tallow CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Friese Hide & Tallow CO ranks #91,681 (the lower 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 Friese Hide & Tallow CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Friese Hide & Tallow CO's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Baldor Electric Company in Kings Mountain, NC is a similar wholesale trade employer with $600 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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