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Wholesale Trade · East Rutherford, NJ

Home Source Industries LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Home Source Industries LLC ranks #32,751 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,850
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,751
of 99,447 penalized employers

Home Source Industries LLC in East Rutherford, NJ 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: $10,850. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Home Source Industries LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #32,751 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $456 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. For comparison, Tzeng Long in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#32,751
of 99,447 penalized employers
$456
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 62/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $456 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($456 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Home Source Industries LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Home Source Industries LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$10,850 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Home Source Industries LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.220.430.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREINHART FOOD SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MAXX OUTDOOR & EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LANDUS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17LINZER PRODUCTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MISSOURI SCRAP & REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27MJ LATHERN COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DONS CAR CRUSHING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39AUTOMATED MATERIAL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SLACK CHEMICAL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GULF COAST BULK EQUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE HARTFORD PROVISI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SAN ANTONIO IRON AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UPSTATE NIAGARA COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CAROLINA TOBACCO SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21OMNISOURCE SOUTHEAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NORED, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CRUBHER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MANHEIM REMARKETING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOODFELLOW CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Home Source Industri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Home Source Industries LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Home Source Industries LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Home Source Industries LLC ranks #1,575 at $10,850 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Home Source Industries LLC ranks #1,585 among 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($456).

Combined federal exposure here: $10,850 OSHA penalties plus $456 WHD back wages (4.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Home Source Industries LLC Compares

Home Source Industries LLC'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-03-05

Last Inspection

2014-03-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,425 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

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

$20,300

Current Penalty Amount

$10,850

Penalty Reduction

46.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,306

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,450 from the initial assessment of $20,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$456
Employees Affected
8
WHD Violations
9
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$57
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$456

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Home Source Industries LLC owed $456 in back wages to 8 employees across 1 case and 9 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Home Source Industries LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Home Source Industries LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $10,850 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,425 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Home Source Industries LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,850 here).

Charlies Produce $10,850 WA Gerald Grain Center, INC $10,844 OH Liebovich Bros., INC. $10,840 IL Oklahoma Tire Recyclers, LLC $10,860 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Reinhart Food Service LLC 2 insp. Taunton, MA Maxx Outdoor & Equipment 2 insp. Weatherford, TX Landus Cooperative 2 insp. Farnhamville, IA Linzer Products CORP. 2 insp. West Babylon, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tzeng Long
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Triple F Holdings LLC
Pearl City, HI
2 inspections $11,305
Wanchese Fish Company, INC.
Suffolk, VA
3 inspections $11,309
Cooks Venture Poultry Jay INC.
Jay, OK
2 inspections $11,300
The Liquidation Team, LLC
Orem, UT
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Home Source Industries LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Home Source Industries LLC against Tzeng Long, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Home Source Industries LLC also carries $456 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Home Source Industries LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Home Source Industries LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Home Source Industries LLC have? ▼
Home Source Industries LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Home Source Industries LLC had? ▼
Home Source Industries LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-05 and the most recent on 2014-03-05. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Home Source Industries LLC? ▼
Home Source Industries LLC has been assessed $10,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,300 (a 46.6% reduction). Additionally, $456 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Home Source Industries LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Home Source Industries LLC has 8 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.
Has Home Source Industries LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Home Source Industries LLC, resulting in $456 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Home Source Industries LLC operate in? ▼
Home Source Industries LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423210). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Home Source Industries LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Home Source Industries LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $456 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Home Source Industries LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Home Source Industries LLC ranks #32,751 (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 Home Source Industries LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Home Source Industries LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,850 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tzeng Long in Los Angeles, CA 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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