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Wholesale Trade · Atlanta, GA

General Wholesale Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Wholesale Company ranks #56,267 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$4,860
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#56,267
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Wholesale Company in Atlanta, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,860. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Wholesale Company 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,267 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Contractors Access Equipment, Inc. in Tampa, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#56,267
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How General Wholesale Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows General Wholesale Company 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

$4,860 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Wholesale Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMST STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28OCEAN CREST SEAFOOD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COHEN FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KLEEN TEST PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COLUMBIA GRAIN INTL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BLUELINX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13R TECHNOLOGY CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GANADERIA SANTIAGO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CHANNEL FISH PROCESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17K-SOLV, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE MARTIN-BROWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HARTLEY OIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FCC ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TURLOCK WALNUT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SIERRA INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OLDHAM LUMBER CO.,INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INTERNATIONAL AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ROBERT BATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8General Wholesale Co…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
General Wholesale Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 Wholesale Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: General Wholesale Company is the #2,729 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($4,860).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,860 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How General Wholesale Company Compares

General Wholesale Company's 1.00 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-09-11

Last Inspection

2023-12-20

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,620

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,620 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$8,100

Current Penalty Amount

$4,860

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,860

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,240 from the initial assessment of $8,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric General Wholesale Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $4,860 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,620 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for General Wholesale Company, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,860 here).

CRW Parts INC $4,852 VA Rock River Lumber and Grain CO. $4,875 IL Rock River Lumber and Grain CO. $4,875 IL GPS Metals, INC. $4,878 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MST Steel CORP 3 insp. Warren, MI Ocean Crest Seafood INC 3 insp. Gloucester, MA Cohen Foods, INC. 3 insp. Granite City, IL Kleen Test Products Corporation 3 insp. Mequon, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Farm to Table
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
King of Carts
Columbia, SC
0 inspections $0
Olympic Auto Distributors Inc.
San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0
Contractors Access Equipment, Inc.
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
CRW Parts INC
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $4,852

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What to do with this record

Use General Wholesale Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare General Wholesale Company against Farm to Table, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether General Wholesale Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • General Wholesale Company also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Wholesale Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, General Wholesale Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Wholesale Company have? ▼
General Wholesale Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,860.
How many OSHA inspections has General Wholesale Company had? ▼
General Wholesale Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-11 and the most recent on 2023-12-20. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Wholesale Company? ▼
General Wholesale Company has been assessed $4,860 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,100 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does General Wholesale Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. General Wholesale Company has 2 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.
Has General Wholesale Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against General Wholesale Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does General Wholesale Company operate in? ▼
General Wholesale Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424810). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if General Wholesale Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe General Wholesale Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does General Wholesale Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Wholesale Company ranks #56,267 (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 Wholesale Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
General Wholesale Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,860 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, Contractors Access Equipment, Inc. in Tampa, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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