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Retail Trade · San Diego, CA

GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. ranks #57,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty13% serious
$4,610
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,610. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Petsmart in Anchorage, AK is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,609 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
12.5%
of violations were serious
#57,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$4,610 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOHN STUCKEY FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5T A OPERATING, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RV RETAILER RENO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BELGIUM BUTTER, NUT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHINA DISTRICT PR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LEONARD ALUMINUM UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26MIKE NAUGHTON FORD, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KG ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14COSTCO WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED HARDWARE DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOE WONG CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOODWILL DE PUERTO R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRISTOL AUTO MALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESTLIE MOTORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LES SCHWAB WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BUILDERS ALLIANCE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCHIERL SALES CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MIKE MAROONE CHEVROL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOLLAR TREE 01760, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HY-VEE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GTM Wholesale Liquid…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. sits at penalty rank #1,515 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($4,610 assessed).

How GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. Compares

GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC.'s 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-25

Last Inspection

2021-03-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,305

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,305 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

12.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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

$6,370

Current Penalty Amount

$4,610

Penalty Reduction

27.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,760 from the initial assessment of $6,370. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $4,610 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,305 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,610 here).

Petsmart $4,609 AK Rural King $4,590 OH Honaccurate $4,590 CO Garden City Jeep Chrysler Dodge LLC $4,567 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

John Stuckey Ford 2 insp. Duncansville, PA T a Operating, L.L.C. 2 insp. York, NE RV Retailer Reno, LLC 2 insp. Reno, NV Belgium Butter, Nut & Candy, LLC 2 insp. Saint Cloud, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Keg & Kask
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0 inspections $0
Petsmart
Anchorage, AK
2 inspections $4,609
Blue Ocean Seafood
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Peter Manning NYC (Warehouse)
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
NAPA Auto
Wilmington, NC
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 GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. have? ▼
GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,610.
How many OSHA inspections has GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. had? ▼
GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-25 and the most recent on 2021-03-22. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC.? ▼
GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. has been assessed $4,610 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,370 (a 27.6% reduction).
Does GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. has 1 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 GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. operate in? ▼
GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453998). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC. ranks #57,631 (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 GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
GTM Wholesale Liquidators INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,610 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Petsmart in Anchorage, AK is a similar retail trade employer with $4,609 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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