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Wholesale Trade · Camarillo, CA

Houweling's Camarillo, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Houweling's Camarillo, INC. ranks #5,539 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty80% serious
$47,390
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,539
of 99,447 penalized employers

Houweling's Camarillo, INC. in Camarillo, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,390. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Houweling's Camarillo, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,539 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Johnson-Lancaster in Clearwater, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#5,539
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Houweling's Camarillo, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Houweling's Camarillo, INC. runs far above peers (5.2x 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

$47,390 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Houweling's Camarillo, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWISCONSIN POLYMERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SPECIALTIES MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SWIFT STRAW II, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MIDWEST SHREDDING SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8IDEAL RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MORROW COUNTY GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7REBEL OIL COMPANY, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SABEL STEEL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MARATHON PETROLEUM C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REINHART FOODSERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HEARTY FRESH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALLIED AWNING & RENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RECONSERVE OF MICHIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CLARE ROSE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MCKESSON DRUG COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOLVE INDUSTRIAL MOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6L & D TRUCKING AND S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WE SELL CELLULAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NOZZLE TECH USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Houweling's Camarill…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Houweling's Camarillo, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Houweling's Camarillo, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Houweling's Camarillo, INC. sits at penalty rank #212 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($47,390 assessed).

How Houweling's Camarillo, INC. Compares

Houweling's Camarillo, INC.'s 3.33 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 far above peers (5.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-12-22

Last Inspection

2023-03-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,797

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $15,797 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$57,185

Current Penalty Amount

$47,390

Penalty Reduction

17.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,795 from the initial assessment of $57,185. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Houweling's Camarillo, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Houweling's Camarillo, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $47,390 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,797 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Houweling's Camarillo, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,390 here).

Seldat Distribution INC. $47,250 NJ Springfield Iron & Metal $47,223 MO American Pulses LTD $47,700 MT Taft Grain & Elevator Company $47,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wisconsin Polymers LLC 3 insp. Hortonville, WI Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches 3 insp. Fraser, MI Swift Straw II, LLC 3 insp. Jasper, FL Midwest Shredding Service, LLC 3 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Johnson-Lancaster
Clearwater, FL
0 inspections $0
Overhill Farms
Vernon, CA
3 inspections $47,300
Springfield Iron & Metal
Springfield, MO
6 inspections $47,223
American Pulses LTD
Hingham, MT
2 inspections $47,700
So Cal Co Pack Inc
Gardena, CA
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 Houweling's Camarillo, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Houweling's Camarillo, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 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 Houweling's Camarillo, INC. have? ▼
Houweling's Camarillo, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,390.
How many OSHA inspections has Houweling's Camarillo, INC. had? ▼
Houweling's Camarillo, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-22 and the most recent on 2023-03-01. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Houweling's Camarillo, INC.? ▼
Houweling's Camarillo, INC. has been assessed $47,390 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $57,185 (a 17.1% reduction).
Does Houweling's Camarillo, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Houweling's Camarillo, INC. 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.
What industry does Houweling's Camarillo, INC. operate in? ▼
Houweling's Camarillo, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Houweling's Camarillo, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Houweling's Camarillo, INC. ranks #5,539 (the top 10% 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 Houweling's Camarillo, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Houweling's Camarillo, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $47,390 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Johnson-Lancaster in Clearwater, FL 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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