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Wholesale Trade · Memphis, TN

Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. ranks #76,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$2,040
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#76,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,033 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. For comparison, Sierra Pallet, INC. in Reno, NV is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,040 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#76,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 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 Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$2,040 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTANDARD IRON & META…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39PASCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41R.S. HANLINE AND COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BORDER TRADING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LIBERTY IRON AND MET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12UNITED COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HANSEN STEEL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EDWARD ARNOLD SCRAP …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12LINCOLN RECYCLING SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WOODLAND WOOD PRESER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BUILDING MATERIALS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN STONE SALES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SRJ, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MEIJER STORE #58, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CERADYNEVIOX, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CORTLAND PRODUCE CO.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PURE AIR FILTRATION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25FIRST MISSOURI TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21LEEWARD ISLANDS MANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17LANDUS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Helm Fertilizer Term…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. is the #3,588 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,040).

How Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. Compares

Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC.'s 4.00 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 below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-02-24

Last Inspection

2023-06-12

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$680

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $680 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$3,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,040

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,360 from the initial assessment of $3,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $2,040 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $680 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,040 here).

Diamond Comic Distributors, INC. $2,040 MS Kroger Limited Partnership 1 $2,040 MS Sierra Pallet, INC. $2,040 NV Macdonald Meat Company LLC $2,040 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Standard Iron & Metal CO., LLC 3 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Pasco 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA R.S. Hanline and Company INC. 3 insp. Shelby, OH Border Trading, INC 3 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diamond Comic Distributors, INC.
Olive Branch, MS
2 inspections $2,040
Kroger Limited Partnership 1
Starkville, MS
3 inspections $2,040
Sierra Pallet, INC.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $2,040
Macdonald Meat Company LLC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $2,040
Hascall Steel INC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $2,040

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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 Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 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 Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. have? ▼
Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. had? ▼
Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-24 and the most recent on 2023-06-12. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC.? ▼
Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. has been assessed $2,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,400 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Helm Fertilizer Terminal, 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 Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. operate in? ▼
Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424910). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. ranks #76,033 (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 Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,040 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, Sierra Pallet, INC. in Reno, NV is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,040 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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