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Graybar Electric Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Graybar Electric Company, INC. ranks #50,914 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,850
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,914
of 99,447 penalized employers

Graybar Electric Company, INC. in Carteret, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Graybar Electric Company, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,914 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 Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Florida Hardware Farm Equipment, INC in Soperton, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,851 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#50,914
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Graybar Electric Company, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Graybar Electric Company, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$5,850 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Graybar Electric Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUSF HOLLAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SEAFREEZE LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SODUS COLD STORAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STRAIGHT FLIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BRITE CLEAN CHICAGO,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED FACILITIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRIME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEB GROCERY COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITAL CORE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53M PURIFICATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RHS LEE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PUBLISHER CIRCULATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMESTOWN DISTRIBUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOURDOUGH EXPRESS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COMMERCIAL JET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAX GENERAL DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WAGNER TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LINEAGE LOGISTICS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Graybar Electric Com…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Graybar Electric Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Graybar Electric Company, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Graybar Electric Company, INC. is the #2,211 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($5,850).

How Graybar Electric Company, INC. Compares

Graybar Electric Company, INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-12-11

Last Inspection

2017-05-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,925

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,925 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

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

$9,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,850

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,150 from the initial assessment of $9,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Graybar Electric Company, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Graybar Electric Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $5,850 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,925 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Graybar Electric Company, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,850 here).

Florida Hardware Farm Equipment, INC $5,851 GA U.S. Postal Service $5,852 TX Amak Towing Company, INC. $5,852 AK Schroeder & Tremayne $5,855 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Usf Holland, LLC 2 insp. Edwardsville, IL Seafreeze LTD. 2 insp. North Kingstown, RI Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. 2 insp. Sodus, NY Straight Flight, INC. 2 insp. Englewood, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Klein Transportation
Douglassville, PA
0 inspections $0
Florida Hardware Farm Equipment, INC
Soperton, GA
2 inspections $5,851
U.S. Postal Service
Coppell, TX
4 inspections $5,852
Amak Towing Company, INC.
Ketchikan, AK
3 inspections $5,852
Alcalosa Forwarding
Eagle Pass, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Graybar Electric Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Graybar Electric Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Graybar Electric Company, INC. have? ▼
Graybar Electric Company, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Graybar Electric Company, INC. had? ▼
Graybar Electric Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-11 and the most recent on 2017-05-11. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Graybar Electric Company, INC.? ▼
Graybar Electric Company, INC. has been assessed $5,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,000 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Graybar Electric Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Graybar Electric Company, INC. 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.
What industry does Graybar Electric Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Graybar Electric Company, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Graybar Electric Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Graybar Electric Company, INC. ranks #50,914 (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 Graybar Electric Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Graybar Electric Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,850 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Florida Hardware Farm Equipment, INC in Soperton, GA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,851 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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