Wholesale Trade · Oshkosh, WI

General Beverage Sales CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Beverage Sales CO INC ranks #57,232 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$4,698
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,232
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Beverage Sales CO INC in Oshkosh, WI 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: $4,698. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected General Beverage Sales CO INC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #57,232 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Afassco, INC. in Orrville, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,700 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#57,232
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 General Beverage Sales CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows General Beverage Sales CO INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,698 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 General Beverage Sales CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSFC GLOBAL SUPPLY CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8K.S.I. TRADING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BONDED LOGIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TROTTER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENERATOR SUPERCENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TALLEY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NESTER SIDING & WIND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TITANIUM METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLUMBIA BEAN/PROD C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25WINN LUMBER COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HORACIO CORTEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BEST VALUE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PAUL LUCIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARDINAL HEALTH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAWAIIAN HOUSEWARES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KNOXVILLE BEVERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PINT SIZE HAWAII LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND ONIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AXIS STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17General Beverage Sal…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
General Beverage Sales CO 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.

General Beverage Sales CO INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, General Beverage Sales CO INC ranks #2,772 at $4,698 current penalty.

How General Beverage Sales CO INC Compares

General Beverage Sales CO 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-11-07

Last Inspection

2020-02-06

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,349

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,349 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$19,278

Current Penalty Amount

$4,698

Penalty Reduction

75.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,580 from the initial assessment of $19,278. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How General Beverage Sales CO INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric General Beverage Sales CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $4,698 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,349 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for General Beverage Sales CO INC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,698 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 General Beverage Sales CO INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, General Beverage Sales CO INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 General Beverage Sales CO INC have?
General Beverage Sales CO INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,698.
How many OSHA inspections has General Beverage Sales CO INC had?
General Beverage Sales CO INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-07 and the most recent on 2020-02-06. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Beverage Sales CO INC?
General Beverage Sales CO INC has been assessed $4,698 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,278 (a 75.6% reduction).
Does General Beverage Sales CO INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. General Beverage Sales CO INC has 3 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 General Beverage Sales CO INC operate in?
General Beverage Sales CO INC 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 General Beverage Sales CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Beverage Sales CO INC ranks #57,232 (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 General Beverage Sales CO INC's safety record compare to industry average?
General Beverage Sales CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,698 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, Afassco, INC. in Orrville, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,700 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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