Wholesale Trade · Colonial Heights, VA

Hill Phoenix

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hill Phoenix ranks #27,914 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,950
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#27,914
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hill Phoenix in Colonial Heights, VA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hill Phoenix 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,914 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, ProSource of Akron in Kent, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#27,914
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hill Phoenix compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hill Phoenix runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$12,950 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hill Phoenix.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSanders Lead Company…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FORT IRON & METAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21PROLOGIX DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CCS CONTRACTOR EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RECYCLE CITY OF NEW …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22All-Star Metals, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UNIFIED GROCERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24REPUBLIC NATIONAL DI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23PHELPS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NATURAL STONE SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15PREMIER SOUTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10LORILLARD TOBACCO CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SCRAP PARTNERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24GENERAL TRADING CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0COMERCIAL TORO INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20SA RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13METROPOLITAN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2Hill Phoenix, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5
Hill Phoenix has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Hill Phoenix in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Hill Phoenix sits at penalty rank #1,339 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($12,950 assessed).

How Hill Phoenix Compares

Hill Phoenix'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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-08-27

Last Inspection

2017-03-30

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,590

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,590 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$18,200

Current Penalty Amount

$12,950

Penalty Reduction

28.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,250 from the initial assessment of $18,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Hill Phoenix Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $12,950 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,590 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hill Phoenix, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Hill Phoenix safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Hill Phoenix's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 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 Hill Phoenix have?
Hill Phoenix has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Hill Phoenix had?
Hill Phoenix has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-27 and the most recent on 2017-03-30. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hill Phoenix?
Hill Phoenix has been assessed $12,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,200 (a 28.8% reduction).
Does Hill Phoenix have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Hill Phoenix has 5 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 Hill Phoenix operate in?
Hill Phoenix operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423740). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hill Phoenix rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hill Phoenix ranks #27,914 (the upper 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 Hill Phoenix's safety record compare to industry average?
Hill Phoenix's total OSHA penalty of $12,950 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, ProSource of Akron in Kent, OH 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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