Wholesale Trade · Colonial Heights, VA

Hill Phoenix INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hill Phoenix INC ranks #24,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty43% serious
$14,946
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#24,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hill Phoenix INC in Colonial Heights, VA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,946. 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 INC 6 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, C&S Wholesale Grocers, INC. in Westfield, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,936 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#24,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hill Phoenix INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hill Phoenix 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

$14,946 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.01.017.333.549.766.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRECISION STEEL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26OLYMPIC STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16GEORGE CHIALA FARMS,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4THE ANDERSONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16PARALLEL PRODUCTS OF…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5ONTARIO TRUCK PARTS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15THE ANDERSONS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR ASPHALT ENT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8PRESTIGE AMERITECH, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27TITANIUM METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7FLAT ROCK BAGGING, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 30J.R. VINAGRO CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9AFC INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16SYSCO KANSAS CITY, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13ALL RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32FRESH EXPRESS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19MATTOCKS FIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 63EMPIRE PACKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14STEELCOAST COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11THE ANDERSONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6Hill Phoenix INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7
Hill Phoenix INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Hill Phoenix INC is the #1,148 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($14,946).

How Hill Phoenix INC Compares

Hill Phoenix INC's 1.17 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2016-01-14

Last Inspection

2026-05-26

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,491

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 6 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $2,491 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$17,190

Current Penalty Amount

$14,946

Penalty Reduction

13.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,244 from the initial assessment of $17,190. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Hill Phoenix INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $14,946 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,491 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

Use Hill Phoenix INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Hill Phoenix INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 6 inspections, including 3 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 INC have?
Hill Phoenix INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,946.
How many OSHA inspections has Hill Phoenix INC had?
Hill Phoenix INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-14 and the most recent on 2026-05-26. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hill Phoenix INC?
Hill Phoenix INC has been assessed $14,946 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,190 (a 13.1% reduction).
Does Hill Phoenix INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Hill Phoenix INC has 3 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 INC operate in?
Hill Phoenix INC 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 INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hill Phoenix INC ranks #24,222 (the top quarter 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 INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Hill Phoenix INC's total OSHA penalty of $14,946 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, C&S Wholesale Grocers, INC. in Westfield, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $14,936 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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