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Wholesale Trade · Carlstadt, NJ

General Trading CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Trading CO., INC. ranks #16,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$21,190
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#16,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Trading CO., INC. in Carlstadt, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,190. 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 Trading CO., INC. 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Quality Grain CO., INC. in Bakersfield, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,225 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#16,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How General Trading CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows General Trading CO., INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$21,190 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Trading CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.912.223.534.846.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARIETTA INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 44VAUGHAN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BOSKOVICH FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11SYSCO INTERMOUNTAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SPIRIT & SANZONE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28LANE STEEL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CORCO CHEMICAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BARTON LEASING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26ENGENDREN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3A-1 PALLETS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14A.L. SCHUTZMAN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TOTALL METAL RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HILL PHOENIX, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CHARLIES PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHEASTERN FOOD ME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10COMFORT RESEARCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ROBBINS MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11F.P.G. WHOLESALE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8General Trading CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11
General Trading CO., INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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 Trading CO., INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, General Trading CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #738 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($21,190 assessed).

How General Trading CO., INC. Compares

General Trading CO., INC.'s 2.20 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 (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-03-12

Last Inspection

2023-06-29

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $4,238 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

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

$46,100

Current Penalty Amount

$21,190

Penalty Reduction

54.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,910 from the initial assessment of $46,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric General Trading CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 11 5.5
Total Penalty $21,190 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,238 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,190 here).

Ferrellgas $21,200 WA Renu Oil of America, INC $21,214 NV Quality Grain CO., INC. $21,225 CA Pace Supply CORP. $21,150 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Marietta Industrial Enterprises, INC. DBA Mie 5 insp. Marietta, OH Vaughan Foods 5 insp. Moore, OK Boskovich Farms, INC. 5 insp. Oxnard, CA Sysco Intermountain, INC. 5 insp. West Jordan, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ferrellgas
Puyallup, WA
2 inspections $21,200
Unique Patio Creations
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
Renu Oil of America, INC
Las Vegas, NV
4 inspections $21,214
Quality Grain CO., INC.
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $21,225
Pace Supply CORP.
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $21,150

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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 Trading CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, General Trading CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 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 Trading CO., INC. have? ▼
General Trading CO., INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,190.
How many OSHA inspections has General Trading CO., INC. had? ▼
General Trading CO., INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-12 and the most recent on 2023-06-29. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Trading CO., INC.? ▼
General Trading CO., INC. has been assessed $21,190 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,100 (a 54.0% reduction).
Does General Trading CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. General Trading CO., INC. has 11 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 Trading CO., INC. operate in? ▼
General Trading CO., INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does General Trading 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 Trading CO., INC. ranks #16,373 (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 Trading CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
General Trading CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,190 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Quality Grain CO., INC. in Bakersfield, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $21,225 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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