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Wholesale Trade · Fort Smith, AR

General Pallets, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Pallets, INC. ranks #11,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$28,400
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Pallets, INC. in Fort Smith, AR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected General Pallets, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, J & G Foods, INC. in Sutton, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $28,450 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#11,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How General Pallets, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows General Pallets, INC. runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$28,400 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pallets, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDSY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ALOHA PRODUCE OF CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HOPS EXTRACT CORP OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SOLVCHEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8IPS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RECYCLETRONICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROTH STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNITED FRUIT & PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BLANK INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MUELLER LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GREATER BRIDGEPORT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INTERNATIONAL CORE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ALUMISOURCE, LLP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2APOLLO AUTO SALES & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MORRISON INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EFRAIN NUÑEZ, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BEN WEITSMAN & SON O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12VAN DIEST SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4General Pallets, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27
General Pallets, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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 Pallets, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, General Pallets, INC. sits at penalty rank #477 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($28,400 assessed).

How General Pallets, INC. Compares

General Pallets, INC.'s 9.00 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 above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-08-15

Last Inspection

2019-02-11

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,467

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $9,467 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

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

$55,792

Current Penalty Amount

$28,400

Penalty Reduction

49.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,392 from the initial assessment of $55,792. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric General Pallets, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 27 5.5
Total Penalty $28,400 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,467 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for General Pallets, INC., both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,400 here).

Value Added Processing $28,400 PA Anthony Marano Company $28,415 IL Waukesha Iron & Metal, INC. $28,366 WI J & G Foods, INC. $28,450 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DSY Corporation 3 insp. Barrigada, GU Aloha Produce of Central Oregon INC 3 insp. Bend, OR Hops Extract CORP of America 3 insp. 03062971, WA Solvchem, INC. 3 insp. Pearland, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Value Added Processing
East Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $28,400
Anthony Marano Company
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $28,415
Waukesha Iron & Metal, INC.
Waukesha, WI
6 inspections $28,366
J & G Foods, INC.
Sutton, MA
2 inspections $28,450
Equity Exchange
Liberal, KS
2 inspections $28,350

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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 Pallets, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, General Pallets, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 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 General Pallets, INC. have? ▼
General Pallets, INC. has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,400.
How many OSHA inspections has General Pallets, INC. had? ▼
General Pallets, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-15 and the most recent on 2019-02-11. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Pallets, INC.? ▼
General Pallets, INC. has been assessed $28,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $55,792 (a 49.1% reduction).
Does General Pallets, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. General Pallets, INC. has 18 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 Pallets, INC. operate in? ▼
General Pallets, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does General Pallets, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Pallets, INC. ranks #11,370 (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 General Pallets, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
General Pallets, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $28,400 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, J & G Foods, INC. in Sutton, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $28,450 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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