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Wholesale Trade · Anchorage, AK

Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC ranks #11,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$28,787
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,787. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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. For comparison, Mitchell Grocery CORP. in Albertville, AL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $28,790 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#11,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$28,787 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT KITCHENS FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RISSER GRAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SW INGREDIENTS HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21TRIPIFOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PERO FAMILY FARMS FO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLE CHEVROLET CADIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9G AND R INTEGRATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PROAMPAC ORLANDO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VISERION GRAIN, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WATER ENGINEERING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ARC3 GASES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOULDEN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WHOLE FOODS MARKET N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROSWEETZ INGREDIENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR PLUS ENERGY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHOCTAW-KAUL DISTRIB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOLSOM READY MIX AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HYSCO AMERICA COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Independent Lift Tru…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC ranks #465 at $28,787 current penalty.

How Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC Compares

Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC's 10.50 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 above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-02-05

Last Inspection

2019-12-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,394

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $14,394 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

14.3% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$40,839

Current Penalty Amount

$28,787

Penalty Reduction

29.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,052 from the initial assessment of $40,839. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 21 5.5
Total Penalty $28,787 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,394 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,787 here).

Mitchell Grocery CORP. $28,790 AL United Cooperative $28,795 WI Eastern Wholesale Fence CO., INC. $28,850 NY WBM International, LLC $28,862 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Great Kitchens Food Company, INC. 2 insp. Brockton, MA Risser Grain, LLC 2 insp. Holtwood, PA SW Ingredients Holdings LLC 2 insp. Coalinga, CA Tripifoods, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mitchell Grocery CORP.
Albertville, AL
2 inspections $28,790
United Cooperative
Oconto Falls, WI
2 inspections $28,795
Klai-Co Identification Products, Inc
Lake Forest, IL
0 inspections $0
Eastern Wholesale Fence CO., INC.
Calverton, NY
3 inspections $28,850
Tars and Stripes Asphalt Maintenance, LLC
Waterford Works, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, 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 Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC have? ▼
Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,787.
How many OSHA inspections has Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC had? ▼
Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-05 and the most recent on 2019-12-05. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC? ▼
Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC has been assessed $28,787 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,839 (a 29.5% reduction).
Does Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC has 15 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC operate in? ▼
Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423810). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC ranks #11,171 (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 Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC's total OSHA penalty of $28,787 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mitchell Grocery CORP. in Albertville, AL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $28,790 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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